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MED0191 - TRAINING THEORY AND METHODOLOGY

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ID:
MED0191
Duration (hours):
64
CFU:
8
SSD:
METODI E DIDATTICHE DELLE ATTIVITÀ SPORTIVE
Year:
2025
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Overview

Date/time interval

Annuale (06/10/2025 - 05/06/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge to understand the fundamental theoretical principles of training theory and methodology, which are essential for designing appropriate training programs focused on enhancing specific motor skills. Additionally, the course provides foundational knowledge useful for managing training across various populations and with diverse objectives, whether in the realm of athletic performance or in exercise for health. This course is therefore crucial in shaping the professional profile of students in Movement Sciences.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. list/explain the basic mechanisms of training theory, with particular emphasis on its interdisciplinary nature,
2. identify factors influencing various motor skills and athletic performance,
3. describe how the training process enhances specific motor skills and apply this understanding in practical contexts,
4. identify and discuss key training methods appropriate to specific motor skills and set objectives,
5. select and apply concepts related to training load quantification and monitoring,
6. utilize appropriate scientific terminology.

Course Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required.

Teaching Methods

The course is delivered through lectures by faculty members with multimedia support (slides, videos). Students are encouraged to actively participate, especially during the analysis of scientific articles and case studies related to the topics covered. Additionally, some practical sessions will take place in the gym or on the field.

Assessment Methods

The exam consists of a written test, an oral test, and the preparation of a written report and slide presentation. The aim of the exam is to assess the level of achievement of the learning outcomes for the scientific content covered in the course. Specifically, it will evaluate the level of understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to apply theoretical principles within proposed case studies. The final evaluation will confirm the acquisition of the theoretical concepts and terminology presented during the course. Critical thinking and the ability to independently explore topics will also be assessed.
The written test includes 20 multiple-choice questions (one correct answer among three options), with a duration of 30 minutes. Each correct answer scores 1 point, while incorrect answers score 0 points.
The oral test, held during the same exam session, consists of two parts. The first part includes two questions, one on anatomy and one on kinesiology (each question may result in ± 2.5 points). The second part requires the student to present a written report on a microcycle training program for a specific sport (5 points). The written report must be submitted by email to both lecturers at least one week before the exam date. Additionally, students should present slides related to a scientific publication (either a scientific article or a conference presentation; 1 point).

Contents

• Course Introduction
• Definitions of Training, Stress, and Homeostasis
• Selection of Training Types, Load, and Principles
• Training Variables, Motor Skills, and Sports Disciplines
• Muscle Contraction, Basics of Muscle Bioenergetics, and Kinesiology
• Strength
• Speed
• Agility
• Evidence-Based Training
• Endurance
• Balance
• Flexibility
• Team Sports
• Overreaching, Overtraining, Recovery
• Foundations of Quantitative and Qualitative Biomechanical Assessment

Course Language

Italian

More information

Recommended texts:
• J. Weineck, L’allenamento ottimale, Calzetti Mariucci, 2009.
• G.G. Haff & N.T. Triplett, Manuale di condizionamento fisico e di allenamento della forza, Calzetti Mariucci, 2020.
• Additional resources (articles, slides, monographs) will be indicated throughout the course and made available on the university’s e-learning platform.
Lecturers are available to meet with students by appointment via email (damiano.formenti@uninsubria.it; carlo.simonelli@uninsubria.it) at the Laboratorio Didattico di Scienze Motorie (via Montegeneroso 71C, Varese) or online via Microsoft Teams.

Degrees

Degrees

Movement science  
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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People

People (2)

FORMENTI DAMIANO
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Goal 3: Good health and well-being
LS4_7 - Nutrition and exercise physiology - (2024)
93.12.00 - Attività di club sportivi
Goal 4: Quality education
LS4_9 - Metabolism and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity - (2024)
LS4_10 - The cardiovascular system and cardiovascular diseases - (2024)
LS5_17 - Imaging in neuroscience - (2024)
LS5_18 - Innovative methods and tools for neuroscience - (2024)
AREA MIN. 06 - Scienze mediche
Gruppo 06/MEDF-01 - SCIENZE DELL'ESERCIZIO FISICO E DELLO SPORT
LS4_3 - Physiology of ageing - (2024)
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
93.19.99 - Altre attività sportive nca
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