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.

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Master's degree in Preventive and Adapted 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.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
1 module among the following (Physical activity in natural environment and e Psychology of the years of grouth 1st year; Sport for People with Disabilities and Rehabilitation and re-training 2nd year)

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Teaching code

4S000542

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

The teaching is organized as follows:

Lezioni

Credits

5

Period

1° semestre LM67 Verona

Academic staff

Massimo Venturelli

Esercitazioni

Credits

2

Period

1° semestre LM67 Verona

Academic staff

Massimo Venturelli

Laboratorio

Credits

2

Period

1° semestre LM67 Verona

Academic staff

Alice Avancini

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, students will be in possession of: A. Knowledge about the role of physical activities in successful ageing, in some kinds of disabilities and diseases; B. Competencies to plan, program and conduct adapted physical activities, in different settings, for older people, persons with some disabilities and with some kinds of chronic disease.

Prerequisites and basic notions

The student is required to have a good knowledge of cardiovascular and metabolic physiology and muscle contractility.

Program

The course program focuses on the pathophysiological phenomena of the most common chronic diseases that alter exercise capacity. Students will learn how to evaluate limiting factors, and how physical conditions can be improved through an adapted exercise program.

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Didactic methods

The lessons will be held in face-to-face mode

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will consist of an oral test

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

The weighted average of the oral exams constituting the different modules of the course will be used for the evaluation of the students. At the same time, the students will have to present specific insights into the topics covered through a Journal Club.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Weighted average of oral exams

Exam language

Italiano / inglese