72692 - Special Kinesiology

Academic Year 2018/2019

  • Moduli: Pasqualino Maietta Latessa (Modulo 1) Guido Belli (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Rimini
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activities (cod. 9215)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: - is responsible for the analysis of the efficiency of the effector system and of the static and dynamic postural response using modern technologies; - in particular, is able to design the Kinesiology intervention aimed at consolidating the state of form, the prevention of degenerative atrophic morbidity, the disposition and control of physical exercise in trofostatic syndromes, alterations of the capacity of the cardiovascular system and in the recovery of different physical abilities.

Course contents

Walking analysis

-Gait Cycle

- Clinical analysis of the path

- Analysis of the path for scientific purposes

- Visual and instrumental evaluation systems.

- instrumental evaluation of weight distribution during walking and not (Baopodometry and Stabilometry

- Kinematics, Kinetics and dynamic electromyography

- Intervention protocols (with exercises)

Adapted Physical Activity   associated with falls

- Evaluation parameters (R.O.M. - Static and Dynamic tests)

-Movement Impairment Syndromes

- Motor control and aging

-Modality of organization of the motor task

Adapted Physical Activity and Osteoporosis

- Fundamental principles

- Primary, secondary and tertiary objectives

- Risk factors

- Which physical activity or exercise to administer

Adapted Physical Activity  in functional recovery (Corrective exercise continuum)

- Program design

- Precautions and contraindications

Analysis and biomechanical principles of some basic exercises with or without overloads

Readings/Bibliography

The student is informed that the deepening of the topics requires constant updating related to new instrumental technologies and scientific evidence concerning the various application methodologies. Precisely for this reason and also for the multiplicity of topics, the lessons will be held with the help of slides that will be a reference for further study with the recommended texts. To follow the lessons it is advisable to refer to the teaching material deposited during the previous academic year and then integrate it with the lessons held in the classroom.

The course does not have a single reference text. A useful volume is however the following:

Autori vari- Esercizio Correttivo "Postura, Salute e Performance "- Giacomo Catalani Editore 2016 e successive edizioni


Teaching methods

Lectures for basic subjects, supplemented by exercises with organized groups and with compulsory attendance.

During the course, seminars will be organized by highly qualified personnel regarding application aspects. The topics of the seminars carried out will form an integral part of the program and can be verified during the examination

Assessment methods

Written exam on the topics developed during the lectures and exercises, consisting of:

- Open-ended questions

- Multiple choice questions

Total questions No. 31 (vote 0-30 + Praise with the 31st). Time available: 60 minutes

If the student fails to achieve a positive result, after having taken three exam sessions, he can ask for an oral interview. The rejected vote is not considered.

To take part in the written tests it is necessary to register on the lists available on the AlmaEsami system at least 4 days in advance (important for the organization of the tasks or the division of the groups, in the case of numerous members)

Only students enrolled on the scheduled terms are allowed to take the exam.

During the academic year the exam sessions will be seven:

N ° 3 June-July;

N ° 1 September:

N ° 3 February-March


Teaching tools

The lessons will be accompanied by visual and audiovisual supports. As part of the practical exercises, the course has equipment for the evaluation and teaching of motor activity in reference to the Adapted Physical Activity

Teaching material: The teaching material presented in class is made available to the student in electronic format via the Internet. This material will provide the guidelines for in-depth studies carried out during the lessons

Office hours

See the website of Pasqualino Maietta Latessa

See the website of Guido Belli