Applied Neuroscience to Physical Activity from Development to Aging
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with:
·Knowledge of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying cognitive processes and learning, and their development across the lifespan in individuals with and without cognitive impairments.
·an understanding of the relationship between cognitive processes and motor system and how physical activity can influence and enhance these processes.
·skills to design physical activity programs aimed at promoting cognitive processes across the lifespan.
·Knowledge of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying cognitive processes and learning, and their development across the lifespan in individuals with and without cognitive impairments.
·an understanding of the relationship between cognitive processes and motor system and how physical activity can influence and enhance these processes.
·skills to design physical activity programs aimed at promoting cognitive processes across the lifespan.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to design and manage physical activity programs aimed at improving cognitive functions across the lifespan in individuals with and without cognitive impairments.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Lectures 1-5: Neurophysiological mechanisms of learning and their development across the lifespan in individuals with and without cognitive impairments.
Lectures 6-16: Design of physical activity programs aimed at promoting cognitive processes across the lifespan.
Lectures 6-16: Design of physical activity programs aimed at promoting cognitive processes across the lifespan.
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamentals of Neuromuscular Physiology and Cognitive Processes in Human Movement
Teaching methods
In-person lectures
Teaching Resources
Course materials will be available on the Ariel platform and will be supplemented with scientific articles provided by the instructors.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written examination with three open-ended questions and the development of an intervention protocol based on a case study.
BIOS-06/A - Physiology - University credits: 1
MEDF-01/B - Sport Sciences and Methodology - University credits: 3
MEDS-20/B - Child Neuropsychiatry - University credits: 1
PSIC-01/A - General Psychology - University credits: 1
MEDF-01/B - Sport Sciences and Methodology - University credits: 3
MEDS-20/B - Child Neuropsychiatry - University credits: 1
PSIC-01/A - General Psychology - University credits: 1
Exercises: 12 hours
Lessons: 30 hours
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor:
Ce' Emiliano
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Ce' EmilianoProfessor(s)
Reception:
Monday and Friday, from 9.00 to 17.00
Via Giuseppe Colombo 71, 2nd Building, mezzanine floor ; via Skype: emiliano_ce; via Teams: [email protected]