99704 - Training Planning and Evaluation in Sport

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to: plan a training program in the short, medium and long terms, based on the competitive level, age and gender of athletes; select and administer the most suitbale fitness tests to assess different physical capacities according to the characteristics of athletes, and analyse the obtained data, using them to individualise training loads and evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions; monitor the internal and external training load, also using advanced equipment, both in real time and offline, to properly adjust training programs.

Course contents

Introduction to sports evaluation and characteristics of tests; test administration and data analysis; evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic endurance; evaluation of strength, power and strength/power endurance; evaluation of speed, repeated-sprint ability and agility; evaluation of coorditionation; evaluation of mobility.

Basis and principles of sports training; internal and external load monitoring; analysis and use of data obtained from training monitoring; recovery monitoring and overtraining prevention.

Training periodization of different physical capacities; training planning in the short, middle and long term; design and compilation of a training plan in competitive athletes.

Readings/Bibliography

Slides used during lectures will be made available.

Students can also use the following books to consolidate and expand on the topics treated in the lectures:

• Bompa T., Buzzichelli C. (2019). Periodization – Theory and methodology of training. 6th edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics
• Fukuda D. (2019). Assessments for sport and athletic performance. Champaign: Human Kinetics
• McGuigan M. (2017). Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Champaign: Human Kinetics
• Miller T. (a cura di) (2012). NSCA’s guide to tests and assessments. Champaign: Human Kinetics
• Roi G.S. (a cura di) (2010). Test fisiologici per lo sport e l’attività fisica. Perugia: Calzetti Mariucci
• Tanner R., Gore C. (a cura di) (2012). Physiological tests for elite athletes. Champaign: Human Kinetics

Teaching methods

Fronctal lectures, practical lessons and laboratory activities

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 with three questions, one on each of the three parts of the course content (Testing, training and recovery monitoring, training periodization and planning). It will be possible to do mid-term examinations on the parts testing and training/recovery monitoring, consisting of a presentation on the work done during practical classes. Mid-term examinations will replace questions about the respective parts of the course content in the final oral examination

Teaching tools

Practical laboratory and on-field classes using tools and equipment for testing and internal and external training load monitoring

Office hours

See the website of Rocco Di Michele

See the website of Sandro Bartolomei