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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

MOVEMENT AND WELL-BEING
cod. 1000337

Academic year 2012/13
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Enrico FIACCADORI
Academic discipline
Metodi e didattiche delle attività motorie (M-EDF/01)
Field
Discipline motorie e sportive
Type of training activity
Characterising
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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Integrated course unit module: LIFESTYLES

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Learning objectives

the student will 'acquire notions on' epidemiology and prognosis regarding The role of 'physical activity in the prevention of diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle', with particular reference to healthy subjects and to some specific diseases examples

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

a) Definitions of physical activity
b) Benefits of increasing physical activity in healthy subjects, with special reference to :
 Improved conditioning, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
 Improved mobility
 Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, thromboembolic stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, breast cancer, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline
 Reduced likelihood of falls and fall-related injuries.
 Possible decreased incidence and severity of functional limitations
 Improved patient outcomes in several chronic conditions, including mood disorders, dementia, chronic pain, congestive heart failure, stroke, constipation, and sleep
c) Benefits of increasing physical activity in pathological conditions
- patients with heart failure
- patients with renal failure, hemodialysis and renal transplantation

Full programme

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Bibliography

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Teaching methods

Lectures will be conducted with the use of oral presentations with presentation of slides and interactive involvement of the student according to the schedule defined at the beginning of academic year

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation of the degree of preparation of the student will be with oral exams and focus on the content of the topics defined by the educational program

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registry Office

N +39 0521 903700
Email segreteria.medicina@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
N +39 0521 903745
Email service didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
Email of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it 

Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it 

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it 

Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
Email valeria.naponelli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 

Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
Email marialuisa.arcari@unipr.it 

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
Email mariacristina.barilla@unipr.it