Lectures, theorical-practical exercises (classroom workshops), cooperative teaching (student-professor) through sharing of teaching material and multimedia supports.

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote mode, the necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to comply with the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus

Biomechanics: Principles of the biomechanics of human movement. The dynamics. The kinematics. Biomechanics applied to the main sports gestures (jump, kick, throw, dive, etc.). The force. Main physiological mechanisms underlying human movement.

Functional Evaluation: Definition of Evaluation. Objectives of the evaluation. Research tools. Tests for functional assessment. Validity, reliability, reproducibility, objectivity. Direct tests and indirect tests. Maximal and submaximal tests. Laboratory tests and field tests. Anthropometry. Anthropometric evaluation. Body mass index. Livi weight index. Choice index. Grant index. Circumferences method. Body composition. Assessment with direct and doubly indirect methods of body composition. Densitometry. Plicometry. Bio-impedancemetry. Joint mobility and flexibility. Laboratory and field tests for the evaluation of joint mobility of the trunk, upper limbs and lower limbs. Sit and Reach test. Trunk lift test. Back Scratch Flexibility test. The force. Direct and indirect tests for strength assessment. Laboratory and field tests for strength assessment. Muscle biopsy. Electromyography. Magnetic resonance. Isometric dynamometry. Method of maximal repetition. Vertical jump. Long jump while standing still. Throwing the medicine ball. Push ups. Sit ups. Cardiovascular capacity. Laboratory and field tests, direct and indirect for the evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Blood evaluation. Muscle biopsy. Cooper test. Leger test. Balke test. Bruce test. Yo-yo intermittent endurance test. Shuttle run test. 6-min walking test. Astrand test. Metabolimeter test. Test for the evaluation of critical power and critical velocity. Wingate test. Bosco test. Coordination skills. Test for the evaluation of coordination skills. Cognitive aspects. Cognitive tests for exercise sciences. The evaluation of motor and sports skills in developmental age, of the adult, of the elderly, of the disabled person through test batteries.

Intervention planning: Elaboration of work plans for the well-being of children, adults, the elderly, populations with specific needs. Cardiovascular / endurance intervention. Surgery to improve muscle strength. Basic assistance and counseling.

Benefits of physical activity and sports: Direct and indirect benefits of the practice of physical activity in children, adults, the elderly, people with specific needs. Physical benefits. Psychological benefits. Social benefits.

Insights: Basic elements of sports first aid. Fundamentals of scientific research. Structure of the scientific article.

Theoretical-practical activity in the classroom: Analyze the main sports gestures. Functional evaluation of the athlete, of the child, of the adult, of the elderly, of people with specific need

1. Neumann DA. “Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system; Foundation for rehabilitation." Mosby & Elsevier (2010)

2. Dal Monte A. “Evaluation of the athlete. Functional and biomechanical analysis of performance capacity” Utet

3. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) “ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription" Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2020)

4. Thomas JR, Nelson JK, Silverman SS. “Research methods in physical activity" Human kinetics (2022)

5. Enoka R. “Neuromechanics of Human Movement”-5th Edition (2015)

Intermediate laboratory exam and final written and / or oral exam.

Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, if the conditions require it

Biomechanics of jumping, kicking, throwing ...

Differences between the levers

Neuro-muscular activation

What are functional tests and what are they for

Field test evaluation of a group / type of population (athlete, sedentary, adult, elderly, people with disabilities)

Planning of a training adapted to a group / type of population (athlete, sedentary, adult, elderly, people with disabilities)

Intervention management (motivation, assistance ...)

How to intervene in an emergency situation

Discuss the project created during the semester