B4323 - CROSS TRAINING FUNZIONALE

Learning outcomes

Functional Cross Training is a training methodology that combines weightlifting, gymnastics and cyclical activities such as running, cycling and swimming in order to improve the functional capabilities of the individual. The combination of these activities also has a competitive expression in competitions like the CrossFit Games and Hyrox. The goal of this course is to introduce the student to this training methodology by learning its history, its fundamental principles including programming, and the physiological responses to workouts that combine strength and power training with training to develop cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance ("Concurrent Training"). Furthermore, the student will practise some standardised training sessions ("Benchmarks"), will understand the issues relating to the organisation and coaching of group training sessions, and will demonstrate skills in teaching the technique of the main exercises used in Functional Cross Training.

Course contents

What is Functional Cross Training

History of Functional Cross Training

Work capacity and bioenergetic systems

Physiology of concurrent training

Principles of Functional Cross Training methodology

Practice and teaching of the main exercises used in Functional Cross Training

Benchmarks and other examples of Functional Cross Training sessions

Scaling the workouts to adapt them to the individual

Functional Cross Training Programming

Organization and management of Functional Cross Training classes

Physiological aspects of Concurrent Training

Functional Cross Training and injuries

Functional Cross Training as a competitive sport

Analysis of the pros and cons of Functional Cross Training

Readings/Bibliography

Scientific, technical and methodological articles uploaded on the "Virtuale" platform

Teaching methods

Lecture

Group work

Practical sessions

Assessment methods

Oral and practical exam

Teaching tools

Module page on the "Virtuale" platform

Fitness centre "Alma Gym" in Rimini

Office hours

See the website of Samuele Maria Marcora

See the website of Elisa Sala