Studying at the University of Verona

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Laurea magistrale in Scienze motorie preventive ed adattate - 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

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Teaching code

4S000543

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

MOTORIE 2° semestre dal Mar 2, 2020 al May 31, 2020.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course will deal with topics of Integrative Physiology applied to movement and sport. In the context of ageing.
Through an in-depth study of specific aspects of human physiology and a quantitative approach, the course aims to facilitate the understanding of the control mechanisms, of the integrated functioning of organs and systems aimed at maintaining homeostasis. The focus of the course will be in particular the knowledge of acute responses to the exercise and adaptive responses to training in ageing individuals.

Program

• Concept of Aging and decline VO2max and Forza. Normative data
• Effects of aging on the cardiovascular system
• Effects of aging on muscle and motor control
• Specific immobility and inactivity effects

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
American College of Sports Medicine ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (Edizione 10) Wolters Kluwer 2018 9781496339065
Sharon A. Plowman, Denise L. Smith Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance (Edizione 5) Wolters Kluwer Health Edition 2017 ISBN 9781496323187

Examination Methods

Written exam with 10-15 multiple-choice questions with 5 answers + a maximum of 5 semi-open questions that typically involve calculations

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE