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Educational objectives

The general objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and describe the biochemical, molecular-biological and metabolic mechanisms that underlie the functioning of the physiological systems involved in sports practice. During the course, methodological-experimental elements will also be provided for the understanding and implementation of molecular diagnostic models relevant to the physiology of physical exercise and sport.

The course also aims to provide knowledge regarding the general basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as well as the fundamental notions on the most widespread drugs in sports practice (anti-inflammatories, analgesics, anti-asthmatics, anesthetics, etc.), on the drugs used in the treatment of chronic disease states (e.g. obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, etc.) in which the correction of lifestyles and the prescription of adequate physical activity protocols represent the first fundamental therapeutic approach.

Finally, it aims to provide students with the functional basis of the nervous circuits involved in the dependence of substances of abuse. In particular, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to addiction will be explored in depth: 1) knowing the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects, toxicological aspects, contraindications and pharmacological interactions of the main substances used to improve physical performance. Students will have to acquire information on the dangers and extent of the doping phenomenon, through knowledge of the epidemiology of doping; 2) critically and autonomously apply the information acquired to their profession; achieve the ability to supervise and intervene in various sports situations to prevent health risks deriving from doping substances. These abilities are obtained thanks to an in-depth knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the main doping and abused substances

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide knowledge regarding the general basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as well as the fundamental notions on the most widespread drugs in sports practice (anti-inflammatories, analgesics, anti-asthmatics, anesthetics, etc.), on the drugs used in the treatment of chronic disease states (e.g. obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, etc.) in which the correction of lifestyles and the prescription of adequate physical activity protocols represent the first fundamental therapeutic approach.

Finally, it aims to provide students with the functional basis of the nervous circuits involved in the dependence of substances of abuse. In particular, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to addiction will be explored in depth: 1) knowing the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects, toxicological aspects, contraindications and pharmacological interactions of the main substances used to improve physical performance. Students will have to acquire information on the dangers and extent of the doping phenomenon, through knowledge of the epidemiology of doping; 2) critically and autonomously apply the information acquired to their profession; achieve the ability to supervise and intervene in various sports situations to prevent health risks deriving from doping substances. These abilities are obtained thanks to an in-depth knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the main doping and abused substances

Educational objectives

The general objective of the module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and describe the biochemical, molecular-biological and metabolic mechanisms that underlie the functioning of the physiological systems involved in sports practice. During the course, methodological-experimental elements will also be provided for the understanding and implementation of molecular diagnostic models relevant to the physiology of physical exercise and sport.

Educational objectives

At the end of the module the student must know the anatomy of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Educational objectives

At the end of the module the student must know the functioning of the skeletal muscular system, its nervous control, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; the mechanisms of dynamic integration of the various systems during physical activity; short- and long-term adaptations induced by physical exercise in various systems; the alterations caused in them by sedentary lifestyle; the main functional findings in healthy humans; techniques for detecting some physiological parameters.

Educational objectives

At the end of the module the student must know the anatomy of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Educational objectives

The course aims to train versatile professionals capable of integrating advanced pedagogical theories and innovative approaches in Sports Sciences. The objectives include:
- Acquisition of detailed knowledge on the most recent pedagogical and "neuropedagogy" theories, with a focus on their integration into Physical Education.
- Practical experiences through field projects, with the application and evaluation of the experimental theories explored. Students will be actively involved in the design and implementation of pedagogical interventions.
- Provide a researcher's perspective on one's own work context, stimulating curiosity, critical reasoning, the identification of problems and the definition of hypotheses. Students will be involved in participatory research projects, becoming active protagonists in the creation of knowledge useful for improving their professional practice.

Educational objectives

The objective of the teaching is to provide knowledge and skills on the role of sport in society, both as a cultural process aimed at improving well-being and quality of life, and to learn communication methods, techniques and strategies for the promotion, diffusion and enhancement of motor activities. In particular, in the biomedical area and in the preventive and adaptive one of man, the main objective is to know and apply interpersonal communication techniques aimed at promoting interventions to combat sedentary lifestyle, for the adoption of correct styles of life, to encourage motor activities for different types of users. The ultimate goal is the promotion of movement culture starting from knowledge of the languages ​​of sports communication. In this regard, part of the course also includes the development of communication skills of a digital nature, but also organizational skills for the management of structures such as gyms, sports centres, associations, etc., to provide students with an integrated and comprehensive vision of all those aspects of communication that are the responsibility of the motor activity professional.

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The course aims to explore the importance of social psychology in sport and physical activities, highlighting how aspects of personality, group dynamics, and motivational aspects influence sports performance and general well-being. It is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of how personality, self-regulation, and stress affect athletes and those involved in physical activity. Students will learn the importance of the social role of sport in promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The objective is also to provide a solid theoretical and practical basis for the effective management of communication and behavior within the sporting context.

Educational objectives

The course provides the cultural basis and scientific knowledge inherent in the execution of field and laboratory tests for the evaluation of physiological parameters on children, adults and the elderly, and its applications in relation to well-being and health.
In particular, attention is directed to the estimation of parameters that may be related to human health and performance in different life and work contexts. Particular emphasis will be given to the analysis of human variability with attention to the characteristics and needs of the demographic details of the population as well as gender.

Provide a high degree of theoretical-practical knowledge on rehabilitation methods and preventive protocols based on physical exercise. Develop the ability to apply a rigorous evidence-based approach in the design of personalized programs, also integrating exercise sciences with recent advances in biomedical sciences.

Educational objectives

Provide a high degree of theoretical-practical knowledge on rehabilitation methods and preventive protocols based on physical exercise. Develop the ability to apply a rigorous evidence-based approach in the design of personalized programs, also integrating exercise sciences with recent advances in biomedical sciences.

Educational objectives

The module provides the cultural basis and scientific knowledge inherent in the execution of field and laboratory tests for the evaluation of physiological parameters on children, adults and the elderly, and its applications in relation to well-being and health.
In particular, attention is directed to the estimation of parameters that may be related to human health and performance in different life and work contexts. Particular emphasis will be given to the analysis of human variability with attention to the characteristics and needs of the demographic details of the population as well as gender.

Educational objectives

acquire professional skills in the field of motor sports activities adapted to different age groups, different disabilities, different health conditions

Educational objectives

The main objectives of the course are to address the pathophysiological bases of the endocrine system and metabolism, with particular reference to motor and sporting activity, underlining its importance both in terms of the relationship with endocrine-metabolic pathologies in the preventive and therapeutic fields, both with regard to the use of hormones and substances that can modify the hormonal structure and performance during physical exercise. The main knowledge will include: the adaptations and endocrine-metabolic modifications as the type, intensity and duration of physical exercise vary, in relation to the level of training, the nutritional level, the age and gender, the state of the subject's health and surrounding environmental factors; hormonal markers related to health status as a function of physical or sporting exercise; the effects of physical activity on different metabolisms and body composition; the role of physical activity in the prevention and therapeutic approach to endocrine-metabolic pathologies, including obesity and diabetes mellitus; the involvement of both insufficient and excessive physical exercise in the determinism of endocrine-metabolic pathologies; the relationships between physical exercise and sport and reproductive and sexual capacity; motor activity adapted with the aim of promoting correct growth; the effects of endocrine-metabolic pathologies on physical performance; the consequences of endocrine-metabolic therapies on physical and sporting activity; the use of substances and hormones for therapeutic purposes and the related regulation in the context of sporting activities; the problem of doping.

Educational objectives

The main objectives of the course are to address the pathophysiological bases of the endocrine system and metabolism, with particular reference to motor and sporting activity, underlining its importance both in terms of the relationship with endocrine-metabolic pathologies in the preventive and therapeutic fields, both with regard to the use of hormones and substances that can modify the hormonal structure and performance during physical exercise. The main knowledge will include: the adaptations and endocrine-metabolic modifications as the type, intensity and duration of physical exercise vary, in relation to the level of training, the nutritional level, the age and gender, the state of the subject's health and surrounding environmental factors; hormonal markers related to health status as a function of physical or sporting exercise; the effects of physical activity on different metabolisms and body composition; the role of physical activity in the prevention and therapeutic approach to endocrine-metabolic pathologies, including obesity and diabetes mellitus; the involvement of both insufficient and excessive physical exercise in the determinism of endocrine-metabolic pathologies; the relationships between physical exercise and sport and reproductive and sexual capacity; motor activity adapted with the aim of promoting correct growth; the effects of endocrine-metabolic pathologies on physical performance; the consequences of endocrine-metabolic therapies on physical and sporting activity; the use of substances and hormones for therapeutic purposes and the related regulation in the context of sporting activities; the problem of doping.

Educational objectives

The main objectives of the course are to address the pathophysiological bases of the endocrine system and metabolism, with particular reference to motor and sporting activity, underlining its importance both in terms of the relationship with endocrine-metabolic pathologies in the preventive and therapeutic fields, both with regard to the use of hormones and substances that can modify the hormonal structure and performance during physical exercise. The main knowledge will include: the adaptations and endocrine-metabolic modifications as the type, intensity and duration of physical exercise vary, in relation to the level of training, the nutritional level, the age and gender, the state of the subject's health and surrounding environmental factors; hormonal markers related to health status as a function of physical or sporting exercise; the effects of physical activity on different metabolisms and body composition; the role of physical activity in the prevention and therapeutic approach to endocrine-metabolic pathologies, including obesity and diabetes mellitus; the involvement of both insufficient and excessive physical exercise in the determinism of endocrine-metabolic pathologies; the relationships between physical exercise and sport and reproductive and sexual capacity; motor activity adapted with the aim of promoting correct growth; the effects of endocrine-metabolic pathologies on physical performance; the consequences of endocrine-metabolic therapies on physical and sporting activity; the use of substances and hormones for therapeutic purposes and the related regulation in the context of sporting activities; the problem of doping.

Educational objectives

The objective of the teaching is to provide knowledge and skills on the role of sport in society, both as a cultural process aimed at improving well-being and quality of life, and to learn communication methods, techniques and strategies for the promotion, diffusion and enhancement of motor activities. In particular, in the biomedical area and in the preventive and adaptive one of man, the main objective is to know and apply interpersonal communication techniques aimed at promoting interventions to combat sedentary lifestyle, for the adoption of correct styles of life, to encourage motor activities for different types of users. The ultimate goal is the promotion of movement culture starting from knowledge of the languages ​​of sports communication. In this regard, part of the course also includes the development of communication skills of a digital nature, but also organizational skills for the management of structures such as gyms, sports centres, associations, etc., to provide students with an integrated and comprehensive vision of all those aspects of communication that are the responsibility of the motor activity professional.

Educational objectives

The objective of the teaching is to provide knowledge and skills on the role of sport in society, both as a cultural process aimed at improving well-being and quality of life, and to learn communication methods, techniques and strategies for the promotion, diffusion and enhancement of motor activities. In particular, in the biomedical area and in the preventive and adaptive one of man, the main objective is to know and apply interpersonal communication techniques aimed at promoting interventions to combat sedentary lifestyle, for the adoption of correct styles of life, to encourage motor activities for different types of users. The ultimate goal is the promotion of movement culture starting from knowledge of the languages ​​of sports communication. In this regard, part of the course also includes the development of communication skills of a digital nature, but also organizational skills for the management of structures such as gyms, sports centres, associations, etc., to provide students with an integrated and comprehensive vision of all those aspects of communication that are the responsibility of the motor activity professional.

Educational objectives

enrich the multidisciplinary aspect of the student's individual path

Educational objectives

At the end of the series of lessons, the student will have to demonstrate a basic knowledge of: (1) the higher cognitive-motor functions of the central nervous system and their anatomical and neurophysiological bases; (2) the main neuropsychological procedures for the measurement of cognitive-motor functions and the instrumental techniques for the study of brain structure and function; (3) the definition of mild cognitive decline and dementia during pathological aging; (4) epidemiological data on population aging at national and international level; (5) the neuropathological and neurodegenerative processes underlying the most common progressive cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia in pathological aging (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, etc.); (6) modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors for dementia and how to communicate them; (7) primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of dementia; (8) lifestyles and procedures to mitigate dementia risk factors based on scientific studies.

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide the knowledge necessary to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles for the well-being of children and young people

Educational objectives

At the end of the series of lessons, the student will have to demonstrate a basic knowledge of: (1) the higher cognitive-motor functions of the central nervous system and their anatomical and neurophysiological bases; (2) the main neuropsychological procedures for the measurement of cognitive-motor functions and the instrumental techniques for the study of brain structure and function; (3) the definition of mild cognitive decline and dementia during pathological aging; (4) epidemiological data on population aging at national and international level; (5) the neuropathological and neurodegenerative processes underlying the most common progressive cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia in pathological aging (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, etc.); (6) modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors for dementia and how to communicate them; (7) primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of dementia; (8) lifestyles and procedures to mitigate dementia risk factors based on scientific studies.

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The module aims to provide the knowledge necessary to encourage the adoption of healthy eating habits

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide the essential notions of pathophysiology of the most common diseases of the cardiovascular system in different age groups, highlighting the role of different motor activities in modifying the clinical course and how to deal with any emergency/urgent situations that may occur during the administration of motor activity.

Educational objectives

The student will have to acquire the skills necessary to describe the functional limitations associated with respiratory pathologies, and the design of re-education programs in subjects suffering from chronic respiratory pathologies. The student must also be able to describe the benefits that physical activity can bring to people with respiratory diseases and the contribution to their prevention.

Educational objectives

The modile aims to provide the essential notions of pathophysiology of the most common diseases of the cardiovascular system in different age groups, highlighting the role of different motor activities in modifying the clinical course and how to deal with any emergency/urgent situations that may occur during the administration of motor activity.

Educational objectives

The module aims to provide the essential notions of pathophysiology of the most common diseases of the cardiovascular system in different age groups, highlighting the role of different motor activities in modifying the clinical course and how to deal with any emergency/urgent situations that may occur during the administration of motor activity.

Educational objectives

Learn the main characteristics of central and peripheral nervous system diseases. Understand the anatomical-functional organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Learn the main clinical characteristics of various neurological pathologies including alterations in the state of consciousness and coma, epilepsies, sleep disorders, neurodegenerative, inflammatory, dysimmune and infectious diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. Know how to program and interpret the main diagnostic techniques (clinical and instrumental) and clinical maneuvers adopted in neurology. Understand the main drug therapies.

Educational objectives

Learn the main characteristics of central and peripheral nervous system diseases. Understand the anatomical-functional organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Learn the main clinical characteristics of various neurological pathologies including alterations in the state of consciousness and coma, epilepsies, sleep disorders, neurodegenerative, inflammatory, dysimmune and infectious diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. Know how to program and interpret the main diagnostic techniques (clinical and instrumental) and clinical maneuvers adopted in neurology. Understand the main drug therapies.

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The student will have to acquire knowledge relating to the methods and techniques for planning and conducting physical and sporting activities adapted for special populations

Educational objectives

The student will have to acquire the skills necessary to identify the risk factors inherent in physical inactivity for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, tumors and diabetes. It must also be able to describe the benefits that physical activity can bring to people with non-communicable diseases and the contribution to the prevention and well-being of the individual.

Educational objectives

acquire professional skills in the field of motor sports activities adapted to different age groups, different disabilities, different health conditions

Educational objectives

The student will acquire further theoretical knowledge and methodological-didactic skills to integrate the knowledge and skills of the course study path.