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
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.
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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.
Kinesiology and functional evaluation - FISIOLOGIA DEI SISTEMI MOTORI (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S007228
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY
Period
2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 9, 2023 al Sep 30, 2023.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Program
The first part of the course will deal will the cellular membrane properties, the mechanics of muscle contraction and the features of motor units. The second part will take into consideration the control mechanisms of posture and voluntary movement, as well as the influence of basal ganglia and cerebellum on movement control.
- General facts about movement control
- Functional anatomy of scheletal muscle and mechanisms underlying muscle contraction
- The neuromuscular junction: excitation of scheletal muscle
- Properties and classification of motor units
- Spinal mechanisms of motor coordination
- Control of posture and equilibrium
- Control of voluntary movement
- Basal ganglia and movement
- Cerebellum and movement
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The course will consist of traditional lectures.
Learning assessment procedures
La verifica delle conoscenze apprese avverrà attraverso una prova d’esame scritta. La prova avrà una durata prefissata di 50 minuti e comprenderà 26 domande a scelta multipla e due domande aperte. Le domande verteranno sull’intero programma di studio.
Evaluation criteria
L'esame è mirato a valutare la preparazione dello studente in riferimento a tutti i contenuti illustrati durante il corso. Nella valutazione saranno considerate:
- accuratezza e completezza delle conoscenze acquisite,
- la comprensione dei meccanismi e dei processi fisiologici,
- la capacità di descrivere contenuti in maniera precisa ed esaustiva,
- proprietà della terminologia tecnica utilizzata.
Exam language
Italiano
