AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims to provide the basic knowledge related to methodology and pedagogy, offering skills on the performance model in various endurance sports disciplines.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge

• definitions of sport and sporting activity;
• overview of the evolution of the concept of sport;
• main classifications of sports;
• main models of sports performance;
• characteristics of endurance sports.

Skills

• analyze and compare sports disciplines;
• distinguish performance models;
• describe perceptual and self-regulatory elements of endurance;
• participate in collaborative activities.

Transferable Skills

• critical thinking;
• connection between theory and practice;
• interpretation of the sport phenomenon.

TEACHING METHODS

• interactive lectures
• guided discussion
• case study analysis
• group work
• methodologies inspired by Team-Based Learning
• testimonials from athletes and coaches

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

BLOCK 1 – Sport and Performance Models

Sport and performance models

• Definitions of sport and sporting activity
• Evolution of sport and contemporary context
• Sport, physical exercise, fitness, and wellness
• Spread of sports practice and emerging trends

Classification of sports

• Traditional classifications and their limitations
• Modern and functional classifications
• Examples of performance models in major sports

BLOCK 2 – Endurance Sports

• Introduction to the concept of endurance
• Definition and classification
• Cyclic and intermittent sports
• Performance model of endurance
• Effort management and pacing
• Perceptual and self-regulation aspects
• Motivation and fatigue
• Contemporary endurance and sports practice
• Case studies and testimonials
• Collaborative activities (TBL – Team-Based Learning)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Teaching materials on Aulaweb for the module

In-depth materials - optional

Platonov V. (2004) Fundamentals of Training and Competition. Calzetti and Mariucci Editions

Scotton C. (2015) Technical Classification of Sports Specialties

Calzetti and Mariucci Editions

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

EMANUELA PIERANTOZZI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam within the integrated course Individual and Combat Sports, consisting of multiple-choice questions and questions related to the theoretical topics of the module.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam evaluates:

• knowledge of theoretical content;
• understanding of the main classification and performance models in sport;
• ability to use appropriate technical terminology;
• ability to connect theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline.

For students with certified Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities, or other special educational needs, university regulations and policies apply (https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilit%C3%A0-normativa).

Students with certified SLD, disabilities, or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course in order to agree on teaching and assessment methods that, while respecting the course objectives, take into account individual learning needs and provide appropriate compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University service for students with SLD.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students holding valid certification for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities, or other educational support needs are encouraged to contact the lecturer and the School Disability Coordinator at the beginning of the course in order to discuss any appropriate teaching arrangements. Such arrangements will be designed to respect the learning objectives of the course while taking into account individual learning needs and learning styles.

Contact details for the School Disability Coordinator are available at: https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita

Students with disabilities or SLD who wish to request compensatory tools or alternative arrangements related to course activities and any assessment tasks must complete the dedicated web form available at https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa sufficiently in advance of the relevant activity.

Students with other special educational needs (SEN/BES) may submit their request directly by email to the lecturer, copying the Department Disability Coordinator, Prof. Nicola Girtler (nicola.girtler@unige.it), and the Inclusion Office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it).

Requests will be assessed by the lecturer and may be approved or declined in accordance with the learning objectives of the course and applicable university regulations.