Physical Training and Conditioning the Paralympic Athlete
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course provides the theoretical-scientific and practical-methodological bases for training and motor activity in persons/athletes with a physical disability.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in: 1) major motor characteristics of physical, sensorial, and intellectual-relational disability; 2) performance models of the main Paralympic sports; 3) designing, conducting, and managing training programs specifically developed for athletes with disability; 4) development of skills that support an adequate educational relationship and communicative competence with persons with a disability and caregivers.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Knowledge of the major characteristics of physical, sensorial, and intellectual-relational disabilities.
Acquisition of methodological skills specific to the performance model of the main Paralympic sports
Design, conduct, and management of training protocols specific for athletes with disability.
Development of skills that support an adequate educational relationship and communicative competence with persons with a disability and caregivers.
· Overview of the history and organization of sports for the disabled in Italy and around the world
· The World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
· Analysis of different types of disability
· Analysis of the performance model of the main Paralympic sports
· Evaluation of motor function in athletes with disability
· Design and conduct of training programs for persons with disability on an individual and a collective basis
Acquisition of methodological skills specific to the performance model of the main Paralympic sports
Design, conduct, and management of training protocols specific for athletes with disability.
Development of skills that support an adequate educational relationship and communicative competence with persons with a disability and caregivers.
· Overview of the history and organization of sports for the disabled in Italy and around the world
· The World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
· Analysis of different types of disability
· Analysis of the performance model of the main Paralympic sports
· Evaluation of motor function in athletes with disability
· Design and conduct of training programs for persons with disability on an individual and a collective basis
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge necessary
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and practical exercieses
Teaching Resources
References:
Senarega, Daniela. 2015. Attività motorio-sportive e disabilità. Scienze tecniche dello sport nella diversabilità. Editore Liberodiscrivere edizioni
Vanlandewijck, Yves C., and Walter R. Thompson. 2016. Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete. Blackwell Pub.
Geoffrey, Moore, Durstine Larry J., and Painter Patricia. 2016. ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities 4th Edition. Human Kinetics.
Tom Paulson and Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey. 2018. Applying Strength and Conditioning Practices to Athletes with a Disability. Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning: Sport-Specific Programming for High Performance. Routledge International Handbooks, 1st edition
Senarega, Daniela. 2015. Attività motorio-sportive e disabilità. Scienze tecniche dello sport nella diversabilità. Editore Liberodiscrivere edizioni
Vanlandewijck, Yves C., and Walter R. Thompson. 2016. Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete. Blackwell Pub.
Geoffrey, Moore, Durstine Larry J., and Painter Patricia. 2016. ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities 4th Edition. Human Kinetics.
Tom Paulson and Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey. 2018. Applying Strength and Conditioning Practices to Athletes with a Disability. Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning: Sport-Specific Programming for High Performance. Routledge International Handbooks, 1st edition
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam with open questions
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 8
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Cavaggioni Luca