Studying at the University of Verona

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Laurea magistrale interateneo in Scienze dello sport e della prestazione fisica - Enrollment from 2025/2026
1°semestre LM-67R Verona From 9/29/25 To 1/16/26
years Modules TAF Teacher
Biochemistry for sport D Massimo Donadelli (Coordinator)
2° semestre LM67 Verona From 3/2/26 To 6/5/26
years Modules TAF Teacher
Forensic medicine and social security D Aldo Eliano Polettini (Coordinator)
2°semestre LM-68R Rovereto From 3/2/26 To 6/5/26
years Modules TAF Teacher
Outdoor sport activity for health and wellbeing D Anna Pedrinolla (Coordinator)
2°semestre LM-68R Verona From 3/2/26 To 6/5/26
years Modules TAF Teacher
Research methodology applied to sport D Chiara Zoppirolli (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S000730

Coordinator

Anna Pedrinolla

Credits

3

Also offered in courses:

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

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

Learning objectives

Acquire knowledge about research methods applied to sports disciplines and physical activity in general in order to be able to evaluate the accuracy of the methodology used in published studies and have the ability to independently develop experimental designs.

Prerequisites and basic notions

None

Program

The scientific method - introduction Process of analysis and retrieval of scientific literature Ethics in scientific experimentation Non-experimental designs Quasi-experimental designs Experimental designs (DOE theory, Design of Experiment) Basics of applied statistics Identification and validity of independent and dependent variables Methods of presentation of scientific data

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

Frontal lessons and practical exercises where the student will be asked to apply the concepts proposed during the frontal lessons

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will consist in the drafting and delivery of a paper on the topics of the course. In particular, the student will be asked to describe an "ideal" research protocol that allows to answer a research question chosen by the student. The evaluation will be made considering the adequacy and correctness of the proposal in its various elements. Contents and modalities will be further illustrated during the lessons and published on the Moodle page of 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 evaluation will be made considering the adequacy and correctness of the proposal in its various elements.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Evaluation of the paper Oral discussion of the paper

Exam language

italiano/inglese