MEDICINA DELLE ATTIVITA' MOTORIE E DEL BENESSERE

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the impact of preventive and adapted physical activity: recognize the role of physical exercise in the prevention and management of chronic-degenerative diseases, in accordance with international guidelines, particularly those of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

1. Develop adapted exercise programs: design and implement targeted physical activity protocols, taking into account individual characteristics and specific pathologies, while promoting motivation and long-term adherence.

1. Analyze human movement: apply principles of gait biomechanics and the gait cycle to identify postural and movement alterations, and plan corrective interventions through specific exercises such as postural gymnastics.

1. Prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders: understand the etiopathogenesis of conditions such as scoliosis, cervical pain, thoracic pain, and low back pain, and propose treatments based on postural exercise techniques and functional re-education.

1. Integrate proprioceptive, respiratory, and postural exercises: use proprioceptive exercises to improve balance and stability, diaphragmatic breathing techniques to optimize pulmonary function, and postural exercises to enhance body alignment and core stability.

1. Assess physical condition: perform functional and clinical assessments of muscle strength, perceived exertion, and pain using rating scales, motor tests, and technological tools such as wearable sensors and digital platforms, in order to monitor the effectiveness of motor interventions.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and human movement theory. 
Prerequisites as per the curriculum.

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases, as well as in movement re-education and the improvement of human movement.

The interdisciplinary approach of the course integrates theoretical knowledge and practical techniques based on international guidelines, with particular attention to biomechanical, postural, and proprioceptive aspects.

Students will explore the programming of adapted physical activity for different health conditions and will learn how to assess and monitor motor function using clinical tests and advanced technologies.

The ultimate goal is to train professionals capable of designing personalized motor interventions to promote well-being, prevent injuries, and manage common conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Program

Module 1: Preventive and Adapted Physical Activity

• Biotypology, somatotype, and risk indices

• WHO guidelines

• Behavioral theories for exercise adherence

• International ACSM guidelines

• Impact of adapted physical activity on chronic non-communicable diseases

Module 2: Movement Prevention and Re-education

• Posture, postural re-education, and postural exercises

• Treatment of scoliosis through postural exercise

• Etiology and treatment of neck pain, thoracic pain, and low back pain

Module 3: Programming of Adapted Physical Activity

• Proprioception and exercises for balance and stability

• Diaphragmatic breathing and respiratory exercise

• Stretching, flexibility, and muscle strengthening

Module 4: Functional and Clinical Assessment

• Rating scales for perceived exertion and pain

• Assessment of muscle strength

• Functional motor tests

• Technologies in motor assessment, including wearable sensors