Learning objectives
Master graduates know: the pathophysiology of multifactorial diseases and the adaptation and conditioning methods needed to define a proper medium to long-term plan of physical or sports activity in subjects with stabilized pathology, in order to maintain the state of health and prevent complications; the characteristics of psycho-social discomfort and the possible role of physical activity and sport in improving self-perception and relational skills; tools and methods for observational and experimental research in epidemiology and social sciences.
Master graduates know how to apply the acquired knowledge in order to: design and apply specific physical activity interventions to individuals affected by chronic non communicable diseases; relate to users to understand their needs and motivate them to appropriate sports and exercise; cooperate to interdisciplinary teams for the management of continuum health-disease and social-health integration.
Master graduates know how to judge: the scientific literature for physical exercise recommendations for individuals of different ages and gender, even in the presence of stabilized chronic conditions or psychological and/or social discomfort ; the physical, psychological and social risks of inappropriate physical and sports activities; the physical, psychological and social benefits deriving from the continuing practice of proper adapted physical or sport activity; the adequacy of facilities, sports equipment and natural environments for carrying out the adapted physical activities; the quality of research protocols for the identification of physical and sports activities aimed at the prevention of chronic-degenerative diseases and the maintenance and improvement of the state of health.