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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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.
Planning and coaching of adapted physical activities (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S000542
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY
Period
MOTORIE 1° semestre dal Oct 1, 2019 al Jan 24, 2020.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be in possession of:
A. Knowledge about the role of physical activities in successful ageing, in different kinds of disabilities and disease;
B. Competences for to plan, program and conduct adapted physical activities for older people, persons with disabilities and with chronic disease in different settings.
Program
The course will be realized with oral presentations (40 hours) and practical activities (60 hours of exercises and planning laboratories).
Main arguments:
- The preventive role of physical activities in ageing, disabilities and diseases;
- Main characteristics (physiopathological, behavioural and psychological), related to physical activities in ageing, some disabilities, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
- Guidelines for physical activities in ageing, disabilities and diseases sensible to exercise;
- Planning and conduction of adapted physical activities in different settings;
- Elements of statistical analysis related to the assessment of adapted physical activities.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| Pasqualina Buono (a cura di) | Attività fisica per la salute | Idelson Gnocchi | 2017 | ||
| Cotton R.T. | "Exercise for older adults. American Council on Exercise's guide for fitness professionals" | Human Kinetics | 1998 | ||
| Saccomani Romolo (a cura di) | L'attività fisica nella terza età: promozione, prescrizione, controllo, valutazione (Edizione 1) | Raffaello Cortina Editore | 2006 | ||
| • Garber CE et others | Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor fitness in apparently healthy adults: guidance for prescribing exercise | Med Sci Sports Exerc. | 2011 |
Examination Methods
The examination will be carried out in two consecutive parts
I part: multiple answers questionnaire for the access at second part of the exam;
II part: Didactic plan for adapted physical activities in a specific setting. Eventual interview about the text.
