Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities

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

7 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

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Integrated course unit module: PREVENTIVE MOTOR AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS

Learning objectives

Basic knowledges on factors modulaing growth and body composition. Influence of several sport activities on growth and pubertal development in children and adolescents.

Prerequisites

none

Course unit content

The student will correctly fit the functional evaluation to the various phases of physical development, and to some pathological conditions like asthma and obesity.

Full programme

- Basic and clinical auxology
- Technical measurements of height, weight and body composition
- Physical activity in children and adolescents affected by chronical diseases
- Physical activity in disabled children
- Influence of growth activity on puberty

Bibliography

N.Principi, A.Rubino, A. Vierucci: Peditria Generale e Specialistica- Ed. Ambrosiana 2012

Teaching methods

frontal lesson and team work on selected clinical cases

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development