Learning objectives
Acquire knowledge on: adaptations and adjustments induced by physical exercise; favourable and negative effects of exercise, both in healthy individuals and in the main chronic degenerative diseases; nutritional principles, hydration and integration in sports activity, effects of muscular activity in adverse environmental conditions.<br />Must know which activity (type, intensity and duration) is suitable in individual clinical situations and must be capable of prescribing it properly.<br />
Course unit content
<br />Purpose and functions of Sports Medicine: oversee competitive and non-competitive sports activities and promote physical activity. Physical check-ups for competitive and non-competitive sports.<br />Indications, limitations and contraindications for fitness for competitive and non-competitive sports in children, adolescents and young adults: General, cardiovascular (arrhythmia), pulmonary aspects as well as those regarding other organs and systems.<br />Disorders related to altitude and ambient heat: hydration, diet, integration, reintegration. Physical exercise and cardiovascular risk: hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome. Sports-related anemia. Exercise-related rhabdomyolysis. Exertion (overreaching and overtraining). Allergy, immunology and physical activity.
Bibliography
P. Zeppilli, V. Palmieri. Manuale di Medicina dello Sport e Pronto Soccorso. Ed. CESI<br />Dal Monte, M. Faina. La valutazione funzionale dell?atleta. Ed. UTET<br />
