OVERVIEW

The integrated course Training and Functional Evaluation of the Athlete combines contributions from sport physiology, training theory and methodology, and applied statistics in sport, providing a unified perspective on the processes that determine athletic performance and its development.

The course examines the components of athletic performance, the physiological mechanisms underlying the response to exercise, and the adaptations induced by training, linking them to the principles of design, planning, management, and monitoring of the training process.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The integrated course aims to:

• provide integrated knowledge of physiological responses to physical exercise and training adaptations;
• deepen understanding of the principles of training theory and methodology applied to the design and management of the training process;
• provide introductory tools for training control and athlete assessment;
• develop the ability to interpret data derived from basic tests, assessments, and monitoring;
• introduce the use of applied statistics in physical activity and sport;

• promote a scientific and evidence-based approach to the planning and analysis of sports activity

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge

At the end of the course, the student will know:

• the main physiological responses to physical exercise and the adaptations induced by strength and endurance training;
• the fundamentals of training theory and methodology;
• the concepts of performance capacity, workload, trainability, and training monitoring;
• the principles of sports training and the main models of training organization;
• the basics of athlete assessment and applied statistics in sport.

Skills

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• design training programs consistent with the objectives and characteristics of the subject;
• select methods and exercises for the development of the main motor abilities;
• use information derived from tests and assessments to monitor the training process;
• interpret data and results obtained from basic assessment procedures;
• apply basic statistical tools to the analysis of sports data.

Transversal Skills

The student will develop:

• the ability to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications;
• critical analysis skills related to training and assessment processes;
• teamwork and problem-solving abilities through group activities;

the ability to integrate contributions from different disciplinary areas

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of human anatomy and human physiology acquired in previous courses within the degree program is required.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures, practical sessions, case discussions, and applied activities.

Within the Training Theory and Methodology module, teaching methods inspired by Team-Based Learning (TBL) will be used, with collaborative activities aimed at problem analysis, the design of training proposals, and guided discussion of applied cases.

In accordance with university regulations, accommodations and compensatory measures are provided for students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

See the descriptions of the individual modules.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For information, please refer to the individual module information sheets

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARCO BOVE (President)

FRANCESCA LANTIERI (President)

EMANUELA PIERANTOZZI (President)

PIERO RUGGERI (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

1st semester, october

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination consists of an integrated written test structured into sections corresponding to the three modules of the course:

• Sport Physiology;
• Training Theory and Methodology;
• Applied Statistics in Sport.

Assessment formats may include open-ended questions, multiple-choice questions, applied exercises, and evaluation activities carried out during the course. For further details, see the descriptions of the individual modules.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The examination consists of an integrated written test structured into sections corresponding to the three modules of the course:

• Sport Physiology;
• Training Theory and Methodology;
• Applied Statistics in Sport.

• Assessment formats may include open-ended questions, multiple-choice questions, applied exercises, and evaluation activities carried out during the course. For further details, see the descriptions of the individual modules

The assessment is aimed at verifying:

• knowledge of theoretical content;
• ability to apply training principles to practical situations;
• understanding of the physiological bases of performance and adaptation;
• ability to interpret data from basic assessment procedures;
• integration of knowledge from the different modules of the course.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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