B4323 - CROSS TRAINING FUNZIONALE

Learning outcomes

The course aims to introduce the student to Functional Cross Training, which is a training methodology that combines resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and cyclical activities such as running, cycling, and swimming to improve the individual's functional capacities (fitness) and prevent various chronic diseases.

Course contents

What is Functional Cross Training

History of Functional Cross Training

Work capacity and bioenergetic systems

Physiological aspects of concurrent training

Methodological foundations of Functional Cross Training

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

Benchmarks and other examples of Functional Cross Training sessions

Adapting workouts to individual capacities (scaling)

Programming in Functional Cross Training

Organization and management of Functional Cross Training classes

Effects of Functional Cross Training on fitness and health

Functional Cross Training and injuries

Functional Cross Training as a competitive sport

Analysis of the pros and cons of Functional Cross Training

Readings/Bibliography

Laursen P. e Buchheit M.: Teoria e pratica dell'HIIT, interval training ad alta intensità. Calzetti e Mariucci, 2022.

FIPE Strength Academy: Guida pratica alla pesistica. Calzetti & Mariucci, 2017.

Boyle M.: Allenamento funzionale applicato allo sport. Olympian's, 2018.

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

Teaching methods

Standard lectures

Assessment methods

A single oral examination covering the contents of the integrated course: FUNCTIONAL CROSS TRAINING FOR FITNESS AND PREVENTION.

Assessment criteria:

• Excellent (28-30 e lode): Outstanding knowledge of all topics, exceptional ability to link theory with practical application, sophisticated critical analysis, and flawless use of specific scientific and technical terminology.

• Good (24-27): Solid understanding of the core topics, good problem-solving skills in practical scenarios, clear communication with appropriate terminology, though lacking some minor details or deeper analytical nuance.

• Sufficient (18-23): Basic understanding of the fundamental concepts. Practical application and critical thinking are limited to standard, rehearsed examples. Language is generally understandable but lacks precision or specific terminology.

• Insufficient (<18): Severe gaps in foundational knowledge and inability to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.

Teaching tools

Module page on the "Virtuale" platform

Office hours

See the website of Samuele Maria Marcora