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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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 (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

4S010917

Credits

4

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM

Period

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

Location

VERONA

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

Program

- Role of the endocrine system in exercise adaptation; energy metabolism at rest and during physical activity;
- Beneficial effects of physical activity and barriers to exercise in the elderly. Endocrine system changes in the healthy elderly and their effects on hormonal adaptations related to exercise;
- Exercise and insulin sensitivity: short-term and chronic effects;
- Elements of clinical and therapeutic approach to type 2 diabetes; chronic complications of diabetes;
- Medical and motor evaluation in individuals with type 2 diabetes; limitation to physical exercise in the presence of diabetes complications; anti-diabetic drugs and exercise interactions;
- Exercise prescription in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes;
- Sedentary behavior and health; effects of interrupting prolonged sitting;
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome: diagnostic criteria, prevalence, etiopathogenesis, complications; role of exercise in individuals with obesity and metabolic syndrome;
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: elements of clinical and therapeutic approach; consequences of Diabetes and its therapy on physical activity adaptation; effects of different types of exercise on blood glucose levels; therapeutic adaptations to exercise in subjects with type 1 diabetes;
- Athlete’s reproductive alterations and medical implications; effects of therapy for menstrual disorders on exercise performance; relationships between polycystic ovary syndrome and physical activity; serum androgen levels and sport performance, implications for anti-doping rules;
- Pregnancy and physical activity. Role of physical activity in gestational diabetes prevention and treatment;
- Most common endocrine glands alterations: general implications and consequences on exercise adaptation.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lessons

Learning assessment procedures

Multiple-choice exam (4-5 choices).

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

Two thirds of the final vote derive from Endocrinology questions and one third from Sport Medicine questions at a combined multiple choice exam.

Exam language

Italiano