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

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

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

The course will cover topics in Integrative Physiology applied to movement and sport in the context of aging. Through the in-depth analysis of specific aspects of human physiology and a quantitative approach, the course aims to promote the understanding of control mechanisms and 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 exercise and adaptive responses to training in old age.

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Didactic methods

The teaching will be provided in the form of lectures on the following topics: • Concept of Aging and decline in VO2max and Strength. Normative data • Effects of aging on the cardiovascular system • Effects of aging on muscle and motor control • Specific effects of immobility and inactivity

Learning assessment procedures

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

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 final score will depend on the number of correct answers

Exam language

Italiano