Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities

Professor
Academic discipline: Pediatria generale e specialistica (MED/38)
Field: Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity: Related/supplementary

14 hours
of face-to-face activities

2 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

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exam calls

Integrated course unit module: HUMAN ANATOMY AND BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT

Learning objectives

Knowledge of growth in pediatric age, emphasizing the environmental influences in order to reach an appropiate level of competence and professionalism.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

1) Definition and general principles of auxology; 2) Growth in pediatric age; 3) Intrinsic factors regulating growth; 4) Extrinsic factors regulating growth; 5) Nutrition and physical activity; 6) Methods for studying growth of weight and height; 7)Definition of puberty; 8) Abnormalities of timing of puberty; 9) diseases of puberty: precocious and delayed puberty.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Castello M., Duse M. Manuale di Pediatria. Piccin Editore

Maurizio Vanelli ARGOMENTI DI PEDIATRIA
Per la formazione degli studenti del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in
Medicina e Chirurgia
ISBN978-88-7847-454-3
Collana Saperi, MUP Editore

GV Zuccotti, M. Giovannini Manuale di Pediatria,
La Pratica Clinica, Società Editrice Esculapio.

N Principi, A Rubino, A Vierucci: Pediatria generale e Specialistica, Casa
Editrice Ambrosiana.

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons with use of slides.

Assessment methods and criteria

Level of knowledge shall be demonstrated by oral examination, score 0-30. Score is immediately communicated.

Other information

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AUXOLOGY cod. 1000304

Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Full programme

Bibliography

Teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Other information

AUXOLOGY
cod. 1000304