OVERVIEW

This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) for individuals with chronic internal medicine conditions and offers methodological and pedagogical insights relevant to professional practice. The lectures address topics related to individuals with stable chronic diseases who are able to engage in physical activity as an adjunct to medical treatment, highlighting the role of exercise in supporting clinical management and improving health outcomes.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The educational objectives of the teaching are to deepen the effects of adapted physical activity and to develop the ability to design individualized adapted physical activity programs for various internal medical conditions.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of the physiological mechanisms and processes underlying chronic internal medicine conditions.
• Competence in the role of the kinesiologist in designing Adapted Physical Activity (APA) programs for diverse populations and settings.
• Proficiency in the methodological tools required to plan, implement, and supervise Adapted Physical Activity programs in specialized settings, such as Health Gyms and other exercise-based health promotion facilities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively interact with individuals affected by stable chronic diseases, adapting communication strategies to the specific needs and characteristics of different populations.

Learning Outcomes and Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying major chronic internal medicine disorders.
• Apply knowledge of the role of the kinesiologist in designing Adapted Physical Activity (APA) programs for different populations and professional settings.
• Master the methodological tools required to plan, implement, and supervise Adapted Physical Activity programs in specialized environments, such as Health Gyms and other exercise-based health promotion facilities.
• Develop effective interpersonal and communication skills tailored to individuals with stable chronic diseases, ensuring appropriate professional interaction and exercise counseling.

PREREQUISITES

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TEACHING METHODS

The course includes frontal lessons carried out in the classroom.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity in chronic internal medicine conditions.
• Major stable chronic internal medicine disorders.
• Exercise interventions for the management of the main stable chronic internal medicine conditions.
• The professional role of the kinesiologist and its application within Health Gyms and other specialized exercise and health promotion settings.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

EMANUELA LUISA FAELLI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will take place in the 2nd semester, March.

The class schedule will be available at the following link: https://easyacademy.unige.it › portalestudenti

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The assessment will consist of a written examination in the form of a multiple-choice test.

This module is part of the integrated course “Adapted Physical Activity in Internal Medicine and Neurological Disorders Across the Lifespan.”

The test will consist of 15 multiple-choice questions and will have a duration of 20 minutes.

Each correct answer will be awarded 2 points (out of a maximum score of 30), while incorrect answers will receive 0 points. No penalty will be applied for incorrect responses.

The examination will be considered passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

The final grade for the integrated course will be calculated as the weighted average of the grades obtained in the different teaching modules that constitute the integrated course.

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, the University legislation and regulations on disability and SLD are applied (https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilit%C3% A0-normative).

See also the "Other information" section of this syllabus.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written exam will verify the acquisition of the basic knowledge of the teaching. The questions will allow to evaluate the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in theoretical and practical fields. You will have to be able to connect and integrate the knowledge learned during the lessons with the knowledge acquired during individual study. The written exam (multiple choice quiz) will mainly focus on the topics covered during theoretical lessons and will aim to evaluate not only the achievement of an adequate level of basic knowledge, but also the acquisition of the ability to analyse critically the questions that will be asked during the exam.

FURTHER INFORMATION

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the School contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University SLD Student Service.