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

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:

Bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The 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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
BIO/16
6
B
BIO/10
6
A
BIO/13
6
B
M-PED/03
8
A/B
IUS/01 ,SECS-P/07
6
C
M-PED/01
12
A/F
- ,M-EDF/02
Foreign language - B1 level (CB Test)
2
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-EDF/01
6
B
M-EDF/01
12
B
BIO/09
9
A/C
M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/06
6
A
SPS/07
13
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
6
D
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
9
A/C
BIO/14 ,MED/11
6
B
MED/33
18
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
7
F
-
6
D
-
Final exam
4
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Further activities
3
F
-
Between the years: 2°- 3°
1 module among the following (Physical educationa and games and Kinesiology 2nd year; Physical activity and development 3rd year)
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
BIO/09
Between the years: 2°- 3°
1 module among the following (Sport journalism and Teaching of swimming 2nd year; Theory and pedagogy of fitness 3rd year)
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
BIO/09

Legend | 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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Sport Physiology  (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S012825

Teacher

Gianluca Bochicchio

Coordinator

Gianluca Bochicchio

Credits

3

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

1° semestre dal Sep 29, 2025 al Jan 16, 2026.

Location

VERONA

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basics of Biomechanics and Physiology
Training Methodology

Program

- Muscle strength and power: Physiological foundations, practical importance, effects of training and detraining, impact of aging and sex, normative population data.
- Direct measurement of muscle strength and power: Instruments, protocols, differences between healthy and pathological subjects.
- Indirect measurement of muscle strength and power: Estimation equations, load-repetition and force-velocity relationships, extrapolations based on velocity monitoring.
- Concept of different domains and intensities of muscle strength and physiological foundations.
- Translation of functional indices into exercise programs: Practical application of functional indices for designing exercise programs.
- Planning, programming, and monitoring strength and power training: Medium- and long-term strategies for young and elderly populations.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures
Pratical lessons in the gym

Learning assessment procedures

Oral presentation
Written exam (20 multiple choice questions + 2 open questions)

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

- Analytical and synthesis Skills
- Application of knowledge

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Presentation: from 0 to 4 points
Multiple choice questions: 1 point each
Open questions: 4 points each

Exam language

Inglese

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