B8766 - VALUTAZIONE E MONITORAGGIO NELLO SPORT

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to: select and administer the most appropriate tests for evaluating different physical capacities based on each athlete’s characteristics, and use the obtained results to individualize training loads and assess the effectiveness of training programs; monitor, using various tools and technologies, both internal and external training loads, in real time and offline, in order to appropriately modulate training programs

Course contents

Introduction to sports evaluation and characteristics of tests

Assessment of aerobic and anaerobic endurance

Assessment of power

Assessment of strength and muscle endurance

Assessment of speed and agility

Assessment of flexibility and coordination skills

Monitoring internal load

Monitoring external load

Monitoring recovery

Readings/Bibliography

Slides used during lectures will be made available.

Students can also use the following books to consolidate and expand on the topics treated in the lectures:

• Fukuda D. (2019). Assessments for sport and athletic performance. Champaign: Human Kinetics
• McGuigan M. (2017). Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Champaign: Human Kinetics
  

Teaching methods

Classroom-based lectures

Assessment methods

Oral examination consisting of three questions, one of which concerns the Attività tecnico-pratiche. 

The oral examination assesses the student’s knowledge and ability to apply it within sport sciences, critically interpret data and methods, establish connections between topics, and use appropriate scientific terminology. The final grade will be awarded according to the following criteria:

18–19: sufficient but limited knowledge; analysis and connections mainly developed with guidance; generally appropriate communication.

20–24: adequate knowledge of the main topics; ability to independently analyse and apply knowledge to simple situations; appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology.

25–29: broad knowledge; good ability to apply knowledge, critically interpret information, and establish connections between topics; good command of discipline-specific terminology.

30–30 with honours: comprehensive and in-depth knowledge; excellent ability to apply, critically analyse and integrate knowledge; full command of discipline-specific terminology and ability to develop independent, well-reasoned arguments.

Teaching tools

Whiteboard, videoprojector

Office hours

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