Teaching code

4S001089

Teacher

Barbara Pellegrini

Coordinator

Barbara Pellegrini

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

2° semestre LM67 Verona dal Mar 2, 2026 al Jun 5, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course is aimed to the learning of the Nordic Walking technique and of the teaching methods. The course will give the possibility to deepen the knowledge of the different aspect of Nordic Walking with particular attention to the biomechanical and physiological peculiarity with respect to conventional walking. The student will acquire the theoretical basis and the practical tools to organize, observe and evaluate exercise programs based on Nordic Walking for elderly or pathological subjects. During the lessons, the student will learn the fundamental elements of the Nordic Walking technique and the skill to teach and judge the correct execution. The positive assessments of the technique reached by the student at the final exam will give the possibility to obtain the ANWI_INWA license for second level instructor, after the subscription to the ANWI association.

Prerequisites and basic notions

basic notions of evaluation of physical activities, training methodologies, exercise physiology

Program

During the course the following topics will be addressed: biomechanical and physiological characteristics of Nordic Walking. Long-term effects of Nordic Walking on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, body composition, with particular attention to overweight, diabetic, elderly, pathological and disabled subjects. Specific evaluation methodologies for Nordic Walking activities. Nordic Walking technique. Didactic methods applied to Nordic Walking. Error correction techniques and methods.

Didactic methods

The course is organized in frontal and practical lessons. Six hours will be devoted to the analysis of the scientific basis of the benefit of Nordic Walking, with reference to the scientific studies investigating the peculiarity of Nordic Walking with respect to walking and other exercise. Twelve hours during the practical part will be devoted to the learning of the fundamentals of the execution and teaching of Nordic Walking.
The remaining hours will be devoted to trial and measurement sessions, and to familiarization with the observational strategies and evaluation methods.
It is not necessary to have the poles; they will be provided at the beginning of each lesson.

Learning assessment procedures

* Compulsory attendance at 70% of the lessons
The verification will take place through an oral exam, which will consist in some questions on the theoretical part and a practical test dedicated to the evaluation of the Nordic Walking technique acquired by the student and the ability to identify and correct technical errors.

Evaluation criteria

oral / theoretical phase: the correctness and completeness of the answers will be assessed
oral / practical phase: personal technical ability, ability to identify technical errors and competence in proposing exercises and strategies for improving the technique will be assessed

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

scientific theoretical knowledge: 50%
oral phase / practical knowledge (technical-didactic): 50%

Exam language

Italiano