Physical Exercise in Water
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge and skills in the teaching, theory, methodology, and techniques of physical exercise in water for education, recreation, prevention, and maintenance of health and adequate psychophysical well-being in different user categories and contexts.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire skills in planning, organizing, and managing physical exercise in water for the prevention and maintenance of health and the promotion of well-being.
Lesson period: First semester
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
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Analysis of the different purposes (educational, recreational, preventive, wellness, rehabilitation, and psycho-physical efficiency) characteristic of the various types of aquatic physical exercise.
Research findings in the field of different types of aquatic physical exercise and current methodological trends.
Characteristics of facilities and equipment used in the different types of physical exercise in water.
Organization, planning, teaching management, and monitoring methods of aquatic physical exercise in relation to age, needs, and specific conditions (early childhood, adults, elderly people, people with disabilities, pregnant women, functional rehabilitation, physiological conditioning, etc.).
Research findings in the field of different types of aquatic physical exercise and current methodological trends.
Characteristics of facilities and equipment used in the different types of physical exercise in water.
Organization, planning, teaching management, and monitoring methods of aquatic physical exercise in relation to age, needs, and specific conditions (early childhood, adults, elderly people, people with disabilities, pregnant women, functional rehabilitation, physiological conditioning, etc.).
Prerequisites for admission
Basic skills in the use of physical exercise aimed at health, psycho-physical well-being, and individual development; skills in educational and didactic planning; knowledge and fundamentals of mechanical laws related to the aquatic environment, as well as anatomy and biomechanics of human movement.
Teaching methods
The lessons are both lecture-based (interactive) and laboratory-based, and are grounded in cooperative learning. During the classes, specific topics will be developed, and individual supplementary in-depth study is required. The lessons will take place both in the classroom and in sports facilities.
Teaching Resources
Materials and documents provided by the lecturer and uploaded on the ARIEL website.
Recommended readings:
Adams H., Norton C., Tilden H., Aquatic Exercise Toolbox, Human Kinetics, 2006
Aquatic Exercise Association, Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Human Kinetics, 2006
Brody L., Geigle P., Aquatic for Rehabilitation and Training, Human Kinetics, 2009
Goldstein M., Tanner D., Swimming past 50, Human Kinetics, 1999
Langendorfer S.J., Bruya L.D., Aquatic Readiness, Human Kinetics, 1995
Recommended readings:
Adams H., Norton C., Tilden H., Aquatic Exercise Toolbox, Human Kinetics, 2006
Aquatic Exercise Association, Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Human Kinetics, 2006
Brody L., Geigle P., Aquatic for Rehabilitation and Training, Human Kinetics, 2009
Goldstein M., Tanner D., Swimming past 50, Human Kinetics, 1999
Langendorfer S.J., Bruya L.D., Aquatic Readiness, Human Kinetics, 1995
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is structured as follows:
A mandatory written test (worth up to 27 points). It consists of open-ended questions on the course topics (6 questions; each complete answer is worth 4.5 points; time allowed: two hours).
A short paper agreed upon with the lecturer (approximately 4 pages), aimed at assessing the design skills acquired during the course. It must include: the specific scientific background of reference; the teaching and application aspects consistent with the scientific background; and the relevant bibliography. This component allows for a maximum score of 3 points.
A mandatory written test (worth up to 27 points). It consists of open-ended questions on the course topics (6 questions; each complete answer is worth 4.5 points; time allowed: two hours).
A short paper agreed upon with the lecturer (approximately 4 pages), aimed at assessing the design skills acquired during the course. It must include: the specific scientific background of reference; the teaching and application aspects consistent with the scientific background; and the relevant bibliography. This component allows for a maximum score of 3 points.
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 6
Technical-Practical Activities (ATP): 48 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Invernizzi Pietro Luigi
Professor(s)