- Docente: Gabriele Prati
- Credits: 4
- SSD: M-PSI/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- 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: - acquires knowledge on psychological and behavioral factors in the adoption and maintenance of an active lifestyle; - develop interpersonal skills for the promotion of physical activity aimed at individuals, groups and communities; - increase knowledge on models and techniques of behavior change.
Course contents
Course participants will be able to identify key issues in Psychology of Physical Activity:
Correlates of physical activity
Theories based on attitudes and beliefs
Motivation
Stage-based and other models of physical activity
Social and environmental correlates of physical activity
Intervention strategies aimed at groups, individuals, organisations and communities
Readings/Bibliography
Prati, G. & Pietrantoni, L. (2012). Attivi e sedentari. Psicologia dell'attività fisica. Bologna. Il Mulino.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods
Students must do a written test, comprising of a series of questions that aim to ascertain students' understanding of the subjects.
Teaching tools
Projector, PC, laboratories.
Office hours
See the website of Gabriele Prati
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.