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.
Study Plan
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 2025/2026The 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.
1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Biochemistry of exercise
Principles of sport management
Introduction to chinesiology and sport
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Introduction to movement analysis and motor control
Sport and exercise psychology
Training Methodology
1 module among the following3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Preventive and adapted physical activity
Pharmacology and cardiology applied to physical activity
Diseases of the Locomotor Apparatus
Techniques and Teaching Methods for Individual and Team Sports
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Biochemistry of exercise
Principles of sport management
Introduction to chinesiology and sport
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
Introduction to movement analysis and motor control
Sport and exercise psychology
Training Methodology
1 module among the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
Preventive and adapted physical activity
Pharmacology and cardiology applied to physical activity
Diseases of the Locomotor Apparatus
Techniques and Teaching Methods for Individual and Team Sports
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1 module among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Biomechanics [Matricole pari] (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S02417
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-EDF/01 - PHYSICAL TRAINING SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY
Period
2° semestre dal Mar 1, 2022 al May 27, 2022.
Location
VERONA
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide cultural and operational tools for the biomechanical analysis of human movement and sport activities (in water and on land). Part of the program will be carried out in the form of numerical exercises (data analysis) to enable the students to verify, from a practical point of view, the theoretical knowledge acquired and to familiarize themselves with the main biomechanical means of calculation.
Program
Linear kinematics. Position, velocity and acceleration. Parabolic motion.
Angular kinematics. Polar coordinates. Angular position, velocity and acceleration. Uniform circular motion.
Muscle mechanics. Force-velocity and force-length relationships. Muscle architecture and specific tension. Mechanical proprieties of different types of muscle fibers. Mechanics of tendons and ligaments: stress and strain, Young's modulus.
Linear kinetics and dynamics. Newton Laws. External and internal forces; normal and shear forces; force distribution and pressure. Frictional forces. Work and power. Kinetic, potential and elastic energy. The principle of energy conservation. Impulse and linear momentum. Impacts and collisions. The coefficient of restitution.
Angular kinetics and dynamics. Moment of inertia. Rotational kinetic energy. Torque and center of mass. Angular work and power. Conservation of angular momentum. Joint biomechanics.
Fluid mechanics. Statics: hydrostatic pressure, principle of Archimedes and under-water torque. Fluid dynamics: viscosity and Reynolds number. Bernulli’s principle. Hydrodynamic resistance: shape, pressure and friction drag. Fluids in linear and turbulent motion, the boundary layer. Magnus effect.
Biomechanics of human locomotion: walking, running, swimming, cycling and cross-country skiing.
Recommended readings
• Any Physics textbook
• Sport Biomechanics. A. Blazevich, A&C Black, London
• Lecture notes will be provided after each lesson.
Office hours: appointment by e-mail: paola.zamparo@univr.it
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Written test (lasting an hour and a half) followed by an (possible) oral interview (in the week following the written test).
The written test consists of 10 questions (max 3 points each); 4/10 are open questions (on the topics covered in the course) and 6/10 are problems that require a numerical calculation (application of the formulas covered in the course). A grade of 30 with honors will be awarded to those who correctly answer all the questions.
The oral interview is proposed to those who have reached a mark in the written test that is just sufficient (18-20). The student can decline the invitation and repeat the written exam in a subsequent session. If the oral test fails, the student must also repeat the written test.
The teacher is available to organize an oral interview for those who want to improve their written grade.
