39175 - Teaching Methods for Physical Activity

Learning outcomes

The student will learn about physical activity as a primary and secondary prevention tool for chronic illnesses

Course contents

Physical exercise is a fundamental element in promoting health, improving physical efficiency, and preventing numerous diseases. This module provides both theoretical and practical foundations on the different types of physical activity, the physiological adaptations they induce, the principles of training dosage, and the role of exercise in managing overweight and promoting overall well-being.

In particular:

Exercise Dosage

To achieve optimal benefits, it is essential to properly dose physical activity according to the FITT principle:

• Frequency: how often per week.

• Intensity: the level of effort required.

• Time: duration of each training session.

• Type: the specific modality of exercise chosen.

Cardiovascular and Strength Training

• Cardiovascular training: involves aerobic exercises that produce specific adaptations improving health and physical efficiency.

• Muscular strength training: involves resistance exercises that promote muscle hypertrophy and increase strength, helping to prevent age-related functional decline in daily activities.

Physical Activity and Overweight

Physical exercise plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity, contributing to energy expenditure, body composition regulation, and metabolic health

 

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

The course does not have a single required textbook. Lessons are delivered with the support of slides, which are made available to students for further study and exam preparation.

Teaching methods

 

Frontal lesson with multimedia presentations lesson

Assessment methods

The assessment will be oral and in person.

 To take the exam, attendance is mandatory as required by the Degree Program (CdS).

During the oral exam, students will be asked two main questions related to the topics covered in the course. The evaluation may be supplemented with additional questions aimed at assessing the understanding of specific aspects connected to the main topics.

Passing the exam is reserved for students who demonstrate:

• an adequate mastery of the key concepts addressed during the course;

• operational competence in managing and understanding the complexity of the subject matter.

A higher score will be awarded to students who show:

• full understanding and the ability to apply course content;

• command of disciplinary and technical language;

• the ability to tackle and solve complex issues;

• good operational control and clear, structured presentation of topics.

Failure to pass the exam may result from:

• insufficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts;

• deficiencies in the required operational skills.

 

Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or Temporary/Permanent Disabilities:

It is strongly recommended to contact the relevant University Office in advance: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en
It will be the student's responsibility to propose any necessary accommodations, which must be submitted at least 15 days in advance for approval by the course instructor, who will assess their appropriateness in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

 

Teaching tools

The lessons will be accompanied by visual and audiovisual supports.

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

Links to further information

https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/pasqualino.maietta/avvisi

Office hours

See the website of Pasqualino Maietta Latessa