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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

INSTRUMENTS FOR MOVEMENT ANALYSIS
cod. 1008662

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Valentina BIANCHI
Academic discipline
Elettronica (ING-INF/01)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: LABORATORY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO SPORT

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Learning objectives


Knowledge of basic concepts of metrology. Knowledge of the instrumentation for the movement analysis. Knowledge of data processing techniques

Prerequisites

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Course unit content


The course briefly introduces some fundamentals of metrology and describes the most common instrumentation for movement analysis and some techniques for data analysis.

Full programme


1. Introduction to metrology
a. Basic definition
b. Direct and indirect measures
c. Measurement uncertainty
d. Measuring scales
2. Instruments for movement analysis
a. Optoelectronic system
b. Dynamometric Systems
c. Electromyography
d. Wearable sensors
3. Introduction and use of Microsoft Excel

Bibliography


Reference material will be provided during the lectures. The lessons recorded in the past years will be available on Elly platform, limited to theoretical lectures (not excel).

Teaching methods


Frontal lessons (14 hours). During the course the Excel software will be illustrated. Some practical exercises will be held at the PC.

Assessment methods and criteria


Written test (about 45 minutes) consisting of 10 multiple choice questions plus a question that requiring an open response. The test will be carried out on ELLY platform. Each multiple choice question is assigned a score of 2/30, while the open question is assigned a score of 10/30. If the student demonstrates outstanding knowledge of the subject, two additional points will be awarded to obtain honors.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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