To know the theoretical principles on which the practice of physical activities is based.
To know the adaptations induced by the training of the various motor skills.
The use the theoretical principles to organize training programs.
To know training methods, means and contents.
The outcome of this module is to deliver to the student the necessary knowledge to train an athlete at every level of fitness and for any sports performance. Scientific informations are organized and delivered in a generalized way to find specific application. In particular, the module of Methodology has the purpose to transfer to the student the training methodologies and the effects related to them, so that the student can understand how to indivualize the workloads according to the state of training and the "motor history" .
Frontal lessons.
Students will mostly learn in class. They will take personal notes and will be also able to have a copy of the slides used in class. They also will attend practice sessions to learn how to apply the method during a training or a team workout.
The theory of training. The motor system and its components. Biological principles of training. Methodological principles. Training methods and goals. Conditional and coordinative skills.
THE FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MUSCLES. The sarcomere. Muscle fibrocellulas. The motor units. Method of contraction. Tension, length and speed in muscle contraction. Electromyographic derivations.
FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MUSCLE. The sarcomere. Muscle cells. Motor units. Mode of contractions. Tension, length and speed in muscle contraction. EMG derivations
MUSCLE EXERCISE. Energy bases of muscular work. Aerobiosis and Anaerobiosis. The analysis of the engine models. Mechanical properties of the muscle. Acute fatigue. Chronic fatigue and overtraining. Training and its effects on the musculoskeletal system.
MUSCLE EXERCISE. Energy bases of muscular work. Aerobiosis and anaerobiosis. The analysis of the engine models. Mechanical properties of the muscle. Acute fatigue Chronic fatigue and overtraining. Training and its effects on the musculoskeletal system
CARDIOCIRCULATORY THE SYSTEM. Cardi-circulatory adaptations to physical exercise. The effects of training on the cardiovascular system. Evaluation methods of cardio-circulatory function.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. Cardiovascular adaptations to physical exercise. The effects of training on the cardiovascular system. Methods for evaluating cardio-circulatory function. THE
RESPIRATORY FUNCTION. Respiratory work in normal conditions and in particular environments. Effects of diving on the respiratory system. Respiratory response to muscular exercise. Evaluation methods of respiratory function. Artificial respiration.
RESPIRATORY FUNCTION. Breathing in normal conditions and in particular environments. Effects of diving on the respiratory system. Respiratory response to muscular exercise. Methods to evaluate respiratory function. Artificial respiration.
THERMOREGULATION. Thermogenesis and heat-dispersion. Central regulation of body temperature. The answer to heat and cold. Adaptations to heat and cold. The fever.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Thermogenesis and heat dispersion. Central regulation of body temperature. The answer to heat and cold. Adaptations to heat and cold. The fever
THE ENDOCRINE APPARATUS. The role of hormones in sports performance.
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. The role of hormones in sports performance.
THE ATHLETIC SUPPLY. Protein, lipid, glucose, vitamin and mineral requirements. Regulation of food supply. Influence of physical activity on digestion and absorption of food. Principles of dietetics applied to sport.
ATHLETE FOOD. The need for proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Regulation of food intake. Influence of physical activity on digestion and absorption of food. Principles of a diet applied to sport.
D. Martin, K. Carl, K.Lehenertz, Manuale di teoria dell'allenamento, Roma, Società Stampa Sportiva, 1993.