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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

THE DETERMINANTS OF BEHAVIOR WITH REGARD TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SEDENTARITY AND DIET
cod. 1011756

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Giancarlo CONDELLO
Academic discipline
Metodi e didattiche delle attività sportive (M-EDF/02)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
21 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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lectures timetable
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Learning objectives

The main objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge on the scientific literature on the concept of health.
1. Knowledge and understanding.
At the end of the course the student knows the foundation of the scientific literature on sport and training.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding.
At the end of the course the student knows the most recognized international scientists on the determinants of behavior related to physical activity, sedentery and diet
3. Making judgements.
At the end of the course the student is able to have a critical thinking on a scientific research.
4. Communication skills.
At the end of the course the student is able to present a scientific article using a scientific language.
5. Learning skills.
At the end of the course the student is able to read, understand, and synthesize a scientific article.
THE OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING AND ITS CONTENTS REGARD AREA D, ANNEX B OF THE D.M. 616.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

The course aims to introduce the multidisciplinary nature of the concept of health.
The didactic program focuses on:
1. the definition of health, physcial activity and sedentary behavior.
2. the determinants of behavior related to physical activity, sedentery and diet (biological, behavioral, psicological, economics, environmental, policy, socio-cultural determinants)

Full programme

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Bibliography

Documents and scientific articles provided by the professor.

Teaching methods

Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly).

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination.

Students with SLD / BSE must first contact Le Eli-che: support for Students with disabilities, D.S.A., B.E.S. (https://sea.unipr.it/it/servizi/le-eli-che-supporto-studenti-con-disabilita-dsa-bes).

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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