Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Type D and Type F activities

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze delle attività motorie e sportive - Enrollment from 2025/2026

I Regolamenti dei corsi di laurea e di laurea magistrale di scienze motorie prevedono che gli studenti possano completare il proprio piano didattico, frequentando oltre agli insegnamenti obbligatori anche delle attività formative a scelta, per approfondire alcuni aspetti tematici o settori di interesse, in coerenza con il proprio percorso formativo.

Le attività formative a scelta di ambito D sono indicate all’interno del piano didattico del corso di studio prescelto, mentre le attività formative di ambito F sono individuate da una apposita commissione di docenti. Queste ultime attività possono essere conferenze, seminari, webinar, altro e vengono acquisite con una valutazione e non con un voto in trentesimi.

Link attivo alla pagina: Regole e Tabelle delle attività a scelta
 

COMPETENZE TRASVERSALI

Scopri i percorsi formativi promossi dal  Teaching and learning centre dell'Ateneo, destinati agli studenti iscritti ai corsi di laurea, volti alla promozione delle competenze trasversali: https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
 
CONTAMINATION LAB
Il Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) è un percorso esperienziale con moduli dedicati all'innovazione e alla cultura d'impresa che offre la possibilità di lavorare in team con studenti e studentesse di tutti i corsi di studio per risolvere sfide lanciate da aziende ed enti. Il percorso permette di ricevere 6 CFU in ambito D o F. Scopri le sfide: https://www.univr.it/clabverona
Academic year:
2° semestre triennio From 3/3/25 To 6/6/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
2° 3° Hygiene applied to physical activities D Ilaria Tocco Tussardi (Coordinator)
2° 3° Statistics applied to movement sciences D Maria Elisabetta Zanolin (Coordinator)

Human Physiology [Matricole pari]  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S000621

Academic staff

Enrico Tam, Chiara Della Libera, Luca Ferrari

Coordinator

Enrico Tam

Credits

12

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

1° semestre - 2° e 3° anno dal Sep 30, 2024 al Jan 17, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

• Learn the basics of how the human body works as a set of organs and systems integrating and completing the knowledge already acquired in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and biology. • Acquire a critical approach to knowledge deriving from the application of the scientific method, in particular applied to the analysis of physiological responses to exercise. • Identify the functional purpose of the organs and systems by understanding their role in maintaining the general homeostasis of the human organism. • To acquire the fundamental physiological bases of motor control in humans.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Preliminary general knowledge
In order to understand the course of Physiology, you must have assimilated the basics of Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Mathematics, in particular:
• Chemistry: the concept of pH, molarity, colligative properties of solutions, osmolality and osmotic pressure, diffusion.
• Biochemistry: concepts of enthalpy, entropy, free energy, biological macromolecules, their classification and function, the main metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics and mitochondrial enzymes.
• Physics: physics of gases, electro physics, surface tension, Laplace's law, the basics of mechanics, statics and dynamics of fluids, laws of thermodynamics.
• Biology: biophysical characteristics of the cell membrane; structure of the cell and cellular organelles; the genetic code; transcription and translation; protein synthesis; membrane receptors; the intracellular signals and the second messengers (Protein G, AMP cyclic, Calcium, etc.); transport mechanisms through the membrane; mechanisms of cell regeneration.
• Mathematics: the concept of the logarithm, the concept of function and axes, functions, linear, power, exponential; methods of manipulation of logarithms, the concepts of derivative and integral; units of the international system

Program

Topics
1. Principles of general physiology and biophysics of the cell
2. Physiology and biomechanics of striated muscle
3. Motor control (spinal and supraspinal mechanisms)
4. The autonomic nervous system
5. Physico-chemical characteristics of the blood; coagulation and hemostasis
6. Cardiovascular physiology: heart and circulation Regulation of acid-base
7. Respiration
8. Renal Physiology: filtration, reabsorption, secretion and excretion
9. Acid-base regulation
10. Fluid and electrolyte balance
11. Metabolism and thermoregulation
12. Physiology of the endocrine system
13. Physiology of muscular exercise
14. Physiology of Gastrointestinal system
Please have a look at the Course Contents (attached in MOODLE)

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Frontal lessons. The teaching materials will be made available to the student (pdf slides, in-depth materials). In compliance with the University teaching regulations and the evolution of the pandemic situation, short contents (presentations and videos, or even recorded lectures) may be made available.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists of a written test of 66 multiple choice questions to be completed within 130 min. The examination methods are the same for attending and non-attending students.
During the course, examples of multiple choice questions on the various topics covered in class will be available on the teacher / teaching page and on the University e-Learning space (Moodle).
The outcome of the written exam is communicated the same day in on-line mode on the notices page of the Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement; furthermore, the esse3.cineca application will directly notify the outcome of the vote to the student.
Candidates must accept or refuse the vote by means of the procedure provided for on the “esse3.cineca” application within the pre-established deadline. In the absence of communication on the matter, the corresponding evaluation out of thirty will be automatically recorded.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The minimum score for the written examination is 36/66.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The link between grades and the number of correct answers is calculated according to the ECTS conversion table (A-F) as follows:
• 30 cum lode: > 60 correct answers (A)
• 30: 60 correct answers (B)
• 29: 58 correct answers (B)
• 28: 56 correct answers (C)
• 27: 54 correct answers (C)
• 26: 52 correct answers (D)
• 25: 50 correct answers (D)
• 24: 48 correct answers (D)
• 23: 46 correct answers (E)
• 22: 44 correct answers (E)
• 21: 42 correct answers (E)
• 20: 40 correct answers (E)
• 19: 38 correct answers (E)
• 18: 36 correct answers (E)
• Failure (F): below 36 correct answers.

Exam language

Italiano