Teaching code

4S004073

Teacher

Nicola Rovetti

Coordinator

Nicola Rovetti

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/01 - PHYSICAL TRAINING SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

2° semestre dal Mar 1, 2023 al May 27, 2023.

Location

VERONA

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the basic concepts for performing sports and motor activities in a natural environment. The expected learning outcomes are: KNOWLEDGE - Delineation and distinction between the concepts of "sport", "game and adventure activities", "wellness and fitness practices" in a natural environment; - Distinction and connection between the concepts of planning, implementation, promotion and management of physical activities that can be carried out in the natural environment; - Role of the graduate in Sports Science in outdoor motor activities and connections with other professional figures. SKILLS - Definition of specific programs carried out in a natural environment; - Distinction and application of the different practices possible depending on the types of people or group; - Ability to integrate different disciplines, practices and approaches used in the natural environment and complexity management; - Ability to clearly communicate both oral and written concepts and specific contents of activities in the natural environment.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prior knowledge is required

Program

The following topics will be presented and treated in the theory lessons: 1. Walking: the value of walking as a physical activity with a brief presentation of the metabolic and biomechanical aspects. Trekking, trekking with snowshoes, Nordic walking and the different walking techniques, presentation of the technical aspects and materials to be used. Hebert's theory and practice and natural gymnastics. The value of motor and sports activities carried out in nature, the effects on the body and on the person. 2. Georges Hebert's theory and practice and natural gymnastics. The value of motor and sports activities carried out in nature; natural movements and their practice as maintenance and promotion of health; the effects of the practice of movement in the natural environment on the organism (earthing ;, etc.). 3. The preparation of a physical activity in the natural environment. The use of planning, situation analysis and verification sheets. The equipment according to the different types of proposals. 4. The organization of motor activity interventions in natural environments, differentiated according to the functions of the different types of users: weak social groups, social groups with special needs (Neet, prisoners, etc.), children, the elderly. Adventure and sport in natural environments: the different professionals who work in natural environments and the collaboration with them. In the practical exercises the following topics will be presented and treated: • The value of movement carried out in the open air, the strengths and variables to be controlled and managed. Types of proposals and differentiation of contents according to different users (school, vulnerable groups, subjects at risk, special social groups). Characteristics of motor activities in natural environments and their management. How to enhance the resources of the natural environment in an educational logic with different categories of social groups. • Natural and spontaneous movement: the main basic motor patterns will be presented as instinctive and peculiar movements of the human being that we activate spontaneously when we move in the natural environment. Working using basic motor patterns with all groups from children to high-level athletes, to groups with a significant diversity of skills and abilities. • Hebertism and natural gymnastics: how to interpret the natural environment as a function of a differentiated physical activity proposal, from gymnastics in the open air to Hebert paths in nature; The natural environment as an ideal context for carrying out physical activity from the elderly to the child, from the professional athlete to people with special needs. • Adventure, as an ever-present dimension of outdoor activities, and its usefulness and importance in education, in human growth and formation, in team work. The management of adventurous situations; the risk and the danger; the different professionals to collaborate with in outdoor training projects. Social groups at risk and adventure: social promotion and empowerment projects. • Movement in the natural environment as a resource for developing well-being and stimulating personal growth During the practiced activity, the above theoretical elements will be introduced,

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The course will be organized for the part of theoretical lessons (8 hours) with frontal presentation lessons and moments of confrontation between students. The practical exercises (30 hours) will be carried out in a natural environment, in Verona and its province and for each meeting in different locations. During the practiced activity, the theoretical elements set out above will be introduced which will serve as a guide in the exercises and at the end of each exercise the different experiences and individual considerations will be collected through focus groups.

Learning assessment procedures

During the course, students will be asked to produce, for each practical session, some written works relating to some of the contents presented during the exercise, and in particular they will be required to present: - specific reports-discussions (500 words); - analysis and synthesis sheets, - theoretical insights with bibliographic research. In the practical part there will be moments in which the group of students will be divided into subgroups and each subgroup will be assigned a task of reorganizing the contents presented in new situations.

Evaluation criteria

For the part of the written papers, the following will be assessed: 1) ability to discursively organize knowledge and any scientific and bibliographic references where required; 2) capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out and for in-depth analysis; 3) quality of exposure (competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity). For the practical part, the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret the contents will be verified; ability to present and organize practical work; teamwork skills (leadership, relationship management, etc.).

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Since the course is for the most part practical, 20 points out of 30 will be for the active participation in the proposals as well as for the evaluation of the different focus groups / moments of discussion / group work in relation to the critical capacity, organization of knowledge and quality of the contribution of knowledge also with scientific references, of the quality of the exposure and last but not least of the ability to interact with the classmates. 5 points out of 30 will be dedicated to the reports, analysis sheets, insights developed during the course. 5 out of 30 will be dedicated to the final interview

Exam language

italiano