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Laurea magistrale interateneo in Scienze dello sport e della prestazione fisica - 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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Other activities
3
F
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Teaching code

4S009117

Credits

3

Also offered in courses:

  • Coaching of the course Master's degree in Sport Science and Physical Performance

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

2° semestre dal Mar 1, 2022 al May 27, 2022.

Location

ROVERETO

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance.
A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance.
A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.The course aims to provide basic knowledge, applications and methodological tools to understand the coaching process and the role of mental aspects in the process of improvement and optimisation of performance.
A relevant space will be reserved for the presentation of case studies and group work in a logic of problem solving, in order to favour maximum interaction between teacher and student.

Program

1. THE CONCEPTUAL DISTORTIONS ON THE MENTAL FACTOR IN SPORT
2. WHO SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE MIND OF THE ATHLETE?
3. THE MOTIVATION BEYOND THE LEGENDS
a. BASIC MOTIVATIONAL STATES AND DOPAMINERGIC CIRCUITS;
b. RELATIONSHIP, SENSE OF COMPETENCE AND DOPAMINE TRIGGER;
c. DOPAMINA, PASSION, INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
d. THE SYSTEM OF PREFRONTAL AREAS;
e. ACTUALITY OF SELF-MOTIVATION
4. COACHING AND MOTIVATION
a. HOW DOPAMINE IS GROWN IN OTHERS (THE COACH IS LIKE THE GARDENER ...);
b. 7 ORGANIZATIONAL AND RELATIONAL PRINCIPLES TO STIMULATE PASSION THROUGH RELATIONSHIP AND SENSE OF COMPETENCE
MONOGRAPHIC-APPLICATION PART
1: MOTIVATION, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF STRESS IN SOME REAL CASES OF ARCTIC OR ALPINISTIC EXPEDITION.

Examination Methods

The exams will be oral and will take place ONLINE on 10 June and 4 July 2022.
A – ATTENDING students (those who appear to have made up to two absences)
The exam focuses on:
A. Reference text-> P. Trabucchi, OPUS, Corbaccio 2019, 3rd edition
B. Concepts and notions developed in class
C. A paper to be agreed with the teacher of MAX 3 pages. The essay will focus on a topic chosen by the student connected with the topics of the course. It is required to write something original - even simple reflections and personal considerations - on a subject that has fascinated or intrigued, possibly applied to one's professional or sporting experiences.
IMPORTANT: The paper goes to the attention of the teacher (info@pietrotrabucchi.it or ptrab@tiscali.it) at least 3 days before the exam.
B - NON-ATTENDING students:
The exam focuses on two texts, which require a non-superficial reading:
A. P. Trabucchi, OPUS, Corbaccio 2019, 3rd edition
B. P. Trabucchi, IN THE STORM OF THE FUTURE, 2021, Corbaccio

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