B8899 - SCIENZA DEGLI SPORT DI SQUADRA

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: -use appropriate tools to monitor training and performance in the main team sports; -analyse team sports from physical and technical-tactical perspectives through notational analysis and match analysis; -demonstrate knowledge of the main training methods used for physical conditioning in team sports; -plan training programmes aimed at both performance enhancement and injury prevention, taking into account the athletes’ competitive level, age, and gender.

Course contents

• Performance and training in team sports

  Model of performance

  Means and strategies of training physical capacities in team sports:

  -Aerobic conditioning

  -Strength

  -Speed

  -Repeated-sprint ability

  -Agility

• Match analysis in team sports

  Goals and perspectives

  Methodology

  Characteristics and ways of use of specific software

  Applications and examples in the main team sports

• Training for injury prevention and for post-injury rehabilitation

  Injury epidemiology and risk factors in team sports

  Means, methods and planning of injury prevention training

  Principles of rehabilitation and return to play after injury

  Examples of rehabilitation training programs for some of most common injuries in team sports

Readings/Bibliography

• Gamble P. Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports: Sport-Specific Physical Preparation for High Performance, second edition. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis, 2013 (Available as E-book in the University catalogues)
• Memmert D (ed). Match analysis. How to use data in professional sport. New York: Routledge, 2021
• Scientific papers and book chapters that will be indicated for each specific topic.

Teaching methods

• Tradictional lectures 

• Seminars given by coaches

Considering the teaching methods and activities, it is mandatory for all students to attend Module 1 and 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] online and Module 3 on occupational health and safety. Information Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the degree programme website

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

Video projector, PC, tools for testing and training monitoring

Office hours

See the website of Rocco Di Michele