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.

Type D and Type F activities

I Regolamenti dei corsi di laurea e di laurea magistrale di scienze motorie prevedono che gli studenti possano completare il proprio piano didattico, frequentando oltre agli insegnamenti obbligatori anche delle attività formative a scelta, per approfondire alcuni aspetti tematici o settori di interesse, in coerenza con il proprio percorso formativo.

Le attività formative a scelta di ambito D sono indicate all’interno del piano didattico del corso di studio prescelto, mentre le attività formative di ambito F sono individuate da una apposita commissione di docenti. Queste ultime attività possono essere conferenze, seminari, webinar, altro e vengono acquisite con una valutazione e non con un voto in trentesimi.

Link attivo alla pagina: Regole e Tabelle delle attività a scelta
 

COMPETENZE TRASVERSALI

Scopri i percorsi formativi promossi dal  Teaching and learning centre dell'Ateneo, destinati agli studenti iscritti ai corsi di laurea, volti alla promozione delle competenze trasversali: https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
 
CONTAMINATION LAB
Il Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) è un percorso esperienziale con moduli dedicati all'innovazione e alla cultura d'impresa che offre la possibilità di lavorare in team con studenti e studentesse di tutti i corsi di studio per risolvere sfide lanciate da aziende ed enti. Il percorso permette di ricevere 6 CFU in ambito D o F. Scopri le sfide: https://www.univr.it/clabverona

Teaching code

4S010974

Coordinator

Paola Zamparo

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/01 - PHYSICAL TRAINING SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

1° semestre dal Oct 3, 2022 al Jan 20, 2023.

Location

VERONA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide cultural and operational tools for the biomechanical analysis of human of human locomotion. In particular, the mechanical and energetic determinants of "cyclic" sports such as walking, running, cycling, swimming and cross-country skiing will be analyzed. Part of the program will be carried out in the form of numerical exercises (data analysis) to enable the students to verify, from a practical point of view, the theoretical knowledge acquired and to familiarize themselves with the main biomechanical means of calculation.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge of physics and biomechanics. i) mechanics of rigid bodies: statics, kinematics and dynamics (linear and angular); ii) mechanics of deformable bodies (muscle and tendon); iii) basic principles of fluid statics and fluid dynamics. This basic knowledge is provided in the Biomechanics course of the Bachelor's Degree (please see the program of that course for more details).

Program

Basis of biomechanics. Basic principles of linear and angular kinematics and dynamics. Forward and inverse dynamics. Propulsive and resistive forces. The body center of mass. How to calculate mechanical work in human locomotion: single mass model, Segmental energy calculations, joint power method.
Energy cost and efficiency. Energy expenditure and energy cost. Internal and external work. Positive and negative work. Muscle efficiency, transmission efficiency and locomotion efficiency.
Walking and running. Step/stride phases, duty factor, ground reaction forces. Internal and external mechanical work. Positive work, negative work and apparent (locomotion) efficiency. Biomechanics of running on gradients and with applied loads. The transition between walking and running. The Froude number. Running in unsteady conditions: sprints and shuttles. Passive locomotory tools.
Cycling. Aerodynamic and rolling resistance. Normal and effective force applied to the pedals. The "man-bicycle" arrangement. The HPV (human-powered vehicles
Cross-country skiing and ice skating. Resistant forces and propulsive forces.
Swimming. The mechanical determinants of energy cost in aquatic locomotion. The static and dynamic position of the body in water. The hydrodynamic resistance (active and passive drag). The energy cascade: propelling and Froude efficiency. Fin swimming.
Boat locomotion. Mechanics and energetics of kayaking, rowing and pedal driven watercrafts.

Bibliography

Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

The course includes: i) 5 CFU (30 hours) of theoretical lessons on the topics indicated in the program and ii) 1 CFU (15 hours) of numerical exercises (data analysis) aimed to enable the students to verify, from a practical point of view, the theoretical notions and to familiarize themselves with the main biomechanical means of calculation.

THE LESSONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED NEITHER IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO FOLLOW THEM IN STREAMING BUT THE SLIDES OF THE POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED

Learning assessment procedures

Written test (lasting an hour and a half) followed by an oral interview (in the week following the written test). The written test consists of 10 questions (max 3 points each); 5/10 are open questions (on the topics covered in the course) and 5/10 are problems that require a numerical calculation (application of the formulas covered in the course).

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 score for each question (0-3 points) is assigned based on the completeness of the answer and the level of depth / understanding of the topic.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The oral interview is mandatory for those who have a mark in the written test between 18 and 27; if the written grade is > 28/30, the oral exam is not necessary. The teacher is, however, available to organize an oral interview for anyone who wants to improve their written grade.

Exam language

Italiano (Inglese se richiesto)