Sciences and techniques of motor activities with biomedical curving

Unit 1 – Foundations and context of Sports Medicine (6 hours) Week 1: Origins, goals, and domains of Sports Medicine. Regulatory evolution and interdisciplinary role. Week 2: Classification of physical activity levels and associated risks. Pre-participation screening and clearance. Week 3: Epidemiology of cardiovascular risk in sports. Principles of primary and secondary prevention. Unit 2 – Sports medical evaluation and screening tools (6 hours) Week 4: Sports medical examination: protocol, aims, and limitations. Resting ECG, step test, basic functionality tests. Week 5: Interpretation of real cases. Referral criteria and red flags. Week 6: The sports medical certificate: structure, physician’s responsibility, and ambiguous cases. Unit 3 – Physical activity and chronic conditions (6 hours) Week 7: Exercise prescription in hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Week 8: Physical activity in cardiovascular disease, COPD, and physical disability. Week 9: Exercise prescription: parameters, adaptation, progression. International guidelines (ACSM, WHO). Unit 4 – Case studies and specific populations (6 hours) Week 10: Sports medical management of competitive and recreational athletes. Week 11: Evaluation of complex functional profiles (multimorbidity, older adults). Week 12: Final case-based discussion and group work on exercise planning.

To fully understand the course content and achieve the expected learning outcomes, the student is required to have: - Solid knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, especially concerning the cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. - Basic understanding of exercise physiology and functional evaluation principles. - The ability to read and interpret clinical or scientific documents in both Italian and English. It is also helpful for the student to be familiar with: - Main adapted physical activity protocols (e.g., exercise for people with chronic diseases, elderly individuals, or disabling conditions). - National and international guidelines on physical activity for prevention and clinical care.

- Kraemer W.J., Fleck S.J., Deschenes M.R. – Exercise Physiology Integrating Theory and Application 4th edition - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition (2021) - ACSM's Metabolic Calculations Handbook, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Attendance is mandatory. Presence will be recorded at each session via a signature sheet. Students must attend at least 75% of the total course hours (18 out of 24 hours) to be eligible for the final exam.

The final assessment includes three components: 1 - Individual applied project with oral presentation – 50% of the final grade Each student will choose a clinical or athletic subject profile from a list provided by the instructor (e.g., person with hypertension, athlete with exercise-induced asthma, patient with obesity or disability) and will design a basic adapted exercise plan. The project must include: - a brief analysis of the subject and general goals of the intervention; - reasoned prescription of type, frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise; - reference to official guidelines (e.g., ACSM, WHO, FMSI); - a written summary (max 4 pages) to be submitted during the exam; - a mandatory oral presentation of the project during the final examination. 2 - Final oral exam – 35% of the final grade Includes theoretical and applied questions related to the course topics and an in-depth discussion of the student’s project. Assesses critical thinking, integration of concepts, and use of scientific language. 3 - Active participation – 15% of the final grade Based on attendance, engagement in classroom discussions, and completion of intermediate tasks.

- WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour - FMSI Guidelines for medical clearance for non-competitive and adapted sports

The course is delivered in traditional in-person format, through a mix of theoretical lectures and practical activities. The adopted teaching model includes: - Frontal lectures with multimedia support to introduce key concepts and tools; - Case-based analysis to develop critical thinking and connect theory to professional contexts; - In-class guided activities simulating the reading of sports medical reports and translating clinical prescriptions into motor planning; - Oral presentation of the final project, integrated in the exam, to strengthen professional communication skills.