99799 - Preventive and Adapted Physical Activity (GrBC)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has the basic knowledge related to the methodological, didactic-organizational and relational aspects that characterize the areas of motor prevention in childhood and adulthood in different application areas: educational, sports, outdoor life. In particular, the student is able to: Know different preventive strategies in reference to safety, health and well-being, related to problems arising in different age groups and contexts. - To know the priority objectives of prevention aimed at the developmental age with regard to educational, sports and outdoor activities. - To know the basic elements of posture and postural control in different age groups. - Choose suitable methods and content with respect to data or contingent preventive objectives. - To modulate the activities, in the various age groups, in relation to the present preventive problems. - Organize activities in accordance with basic preventive standards.He knows the didactic techniques and the tools for the management of motor activity, physical activity, physical exercise, with people who require particular adaptations in reference to the presence of deficits related to particular conditions or age. - He knows various types of deficit: physical, intellectual and relational, sensory. In particular, the student, evaluating the importance, acquires a greater level of emotional awareness, a fundamental aspect in the management of the relational dynamics with people with disabilities. - He is familiar with the various methodologies related to adapted activity in various contexts of life: work, home, leisure, sports. - He is familiar with the objectives, content, basic methodologies, programming and evaluation of activities adapted in different contexts and with different disabilities. - He knows the delicate relational strategies with respect to people with deficits of various kinds. - He is familiar with the protocols for the design, conduct and management of motor activity, physical activity and physical exercise adapted.

 

Course contents

Preventive Motor Activity. The various levels of prevention and their objectives. Basic knowledge of biomechanics and their application in prevention (axis/plane relationship and development of movement; body levers; weight action on body segments; breakdown of muscle strength and movement). Prevention concepts in everyday life in different environments: home, work, free time.

Posture and its multidisciplinary construct. Protocols of postural observation on the various planes and observation of the foot. Visual apparatus and posture. Stomatognatic apparatus and posture. Postural chains and overall postural reprogramming de-compensated (examples of protocols). Tools in postural analysis.

Prevention in sport. The concept of psycho-physical prevention. The strengthening of the spine, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle in the sportsman. Prevention in training and in the use of artificial overloads (the example of squat). Adolescent phase and characterization of the organization and training load (sensitive and critical phases). Long-term start-up in sport and specialization.

Adapted motor activity. Introduction to disability (physical, intellectual, relational and sensory). Analysis of some types of disabilities (autism spectrum, mental retardation, physical disability, down syndrome). Concept of adapted activity. Inclusion in school and sport.

Paralympic sports (blind, paraplegic, amputees). Team sports (sittinig volleyball, wheelchair basketball, goalball, torball, amputated football). Individual sports (athletics, tennis, table tennis, swimming). Special olympics. Showdown.Preventive Motor Activity. The various levels of prevention and their objectives. Basic knowledge of bio-mechanics and their application in prevention (axis/plane relationship and development of movement; body levers; weight action on body segments; breakdown of muscle strength and movement). Prevention concepts in everyday life in different environments: home, work, free time.

Readings/Bibliography

Hand Book provided by the teacher.

Some chapters from the text: Bricot, B., Bazzani, G., & Mariani, V. (1998). Global postural reprogramming. Statipro.

Presentations of lectures.

 

Teaching methods

For the academic year 2025-2026, teaching will focus on the following strategies:

- Interactive lesson.

- Simplified EAS strategy (Situated Learning Experiences) will also be used.

- Cooperative learning through optional group work

Assessment methods

The final assessment will be conducted through the following tests:

- written test, scored out of twenty-nine, based on 30 closed-ended questions. 1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for unanswered questions.

- laboratory assessment, with a score of up to 2 points.

- evaluation of the optional group work, with a score of up to 2 points.

The scores from the three tests will be added together to reach a final grade of 29 + 2 (written test + laboratory assessment) = 31 = 30L).

Students who also complete the optional group work may receive an additional 2 points (given the difficulty of achieving the maximum score on the written test).

Teaching tools

Practical workshops in the gym.
Texts and bibliographical research.
Organization of Cooperative Learning (Jigsaw method).

Office hours

See the website of Andrea Ceciliani

See the website of Erika Nerozzi

See the website of Roberta Lo Vecchio