Studying at the University of Verona
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Study Plan
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Laurea magistrale interateneo in Scienze dello sport e della prestazione fisica - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Coaching (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S009117
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
3
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY
Period
2° semestre dal Mar 1, 2023 al May 27, 2023.
Location
ROVERETO
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance. A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance. A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance. A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Master the basic elements of sports psychology acquired in the "triennio"
Program
THE MENTAL TRAINING OF THE ATHLETE
(APPLICATION ASPECTS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO ENDURANCE DISCIPLINES)
• Classical predictive models of performance based on physiological indicators
• The brain as a limiting factor of endurance performance
Perception of fatigue
Brain and metabolic crises
Brain and motivation
Brain and sleep deprivation
• Mental training models: the old "mentalist" models
Positive thinking, Flow, Self-talk and other forms of magical thinking
• "Mind-body" interactionist models:
Cognitive assessment and effects on the body
Cognitive assessment and immune system
Cognitive assessment and endocrine system
Cognitive assessment and muscle tone
Cognitive evaluation and neurovegetative phenomena
Cognitive assessment and energy systems
Placebo effect
Brain-periphery communication in fatigue
• Application aspects
Experimental evidence of the effects of Mindfulness techniques on the brain
Perception of pain and exertion: management protocols
Mental preparation protocols that can be inserted in the conditional and technical training of the athlete
Sense of self-efficacy and performance
• Organizational factors that support motivation
• Individual resilience and group resilience
SEMINAR PART: The psycho-physical preparation for mountaineering and polar expeditions: studies and experiences
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lessons presented with interactive methods and experiential parts
Learning assessment procedures
Assessment methods
Written exam, multiple choice questions, 60' time.
The exam focuses on two texts, of which a non-superficial reading is required:
a. P. Trabucchi, OPUS, Corbaccio 2019, 3^ edition
b. P. Trabucchi, IN THE STORMS OF THE FUTURE, 2021, Corbaccio
Evaluation criteria
A - Examination method ATTENDING (those who are found to have had up to two absences upon roll call) The exam focuses on: A. Reference text -> P. Trabucchi, OPUS, Corbaccio 2019, 3rd edition B. Concepts and notions covered per lesson C. An essay to be agreed with the teacher of MAX 3 pages. The essay will have as its subject a topic chosen by the student connected with the topics of the course. You are asked to write something original - even simple personal reflections and considerations - on a topic that you are passionate about or intrigued by, possibly applied to your own professional or sporting experiences. IMPORTANT: The paper must be submitted to the attention of the teacher (info@pietrotrabucchi.it or ptrab@tiscali.it) for at least 3 days. before the exam. B - Exam method NOT ATTENDING (those who are found to have had more than two absences) A. The exam focuses on two texts, which require non-superficial reading: a. P. Trabucchi, OPUS, Corbaccio 2019, 3rd edition b. P. Trabucchi, IN THE STORMS OF THE FUTURE, 2021, Corbaccio
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
questions from the text or program: 7 points question from individual essay: 5 points
Exam language
italiano
