The aim of the course is to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge for designing physical activity to maintain the autonomy of the elderly persons through structured, controlled physical exercise and sports activities. The sports activities are considered as every physical activity which, by means of an active involvement organized or not, aim to express or improve the physical and psychological condition, the development of social relations or performance on competitions of different levels. The course aims to provide the theoretical, technical and educational fundamental aspects of adapted physical activity. The corporeity of the elderly persons plays a fundamental role in the process of aging, socialization, of the personality through self-consciousness of their own limits and potential. The role of physical activity has its basis in the education to physical exercise through the conscious, programmed and controlled movement in its fundamental components corporeal, expressive, communicative, relational as function of morpho-functional changes of senescence, but also related to a healthy lifestyle. The analysis of the remaining motor skills along with cognitive, affective and social areas contributes to the formation and development of the identity and maintenance of the person's autonomy through physical activities. Laboratories to enhance active learning. Particular attention will be given to the role of the teacher-entertainer through interdisciplinary experiences and by operating in different contexts and populations.

Fitness and health; critical analysis of the concepts of physical exercise, motor activity and sport in relation to age. Psychopedagogy of physical activity. Aging. Physical fitness, health and quality of life. Functional assessment, IADL, BADL, AADL. Test of assessment of motor skills and physical activity in adults (OA-ESI). Identity and body image. Exercise intensity prescription and monitoring: - Borg Scale, training ranges of aerobic exercise intensity, training intensity and volume, VO2max. Muscular strength and endurance. Techniques and teaching of different exercises: -calisthenics with different tools, in different settings such as fitness facilities and domestic and natural environment. Guidelines from sedentary to the first forms of guided physical activity, to sports activities (indications and contraindications), fitness and water activities for the elderly; walking, Nordic Walking: from basic activities to performance. Optimization of exercise programs, such as preventing functional limitations and improving quality of life. Prevention of falls in the elderly, intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Balance, motor and postural patterns: field and laboratory test (practical exercises), postural gymnastics techniques. Physical activity and prevention of metabolic syndrome. Prevention and reactivation in elderly that are institutionalized: occupational therapy, negative stereotypes and physical activity, towards a theory of physical exercise for elderly. Prevention of injuries and safety of activities in different environments; first aid principles for physical activity with the elderly. 

Examples of activities for everyone, from recreational, leisure, amateur, and agonistic activities (seminars with testimonials of professional sports), practical lectures, seminars. Educational workshop, working protocols, research workshop.

Knowledge and understanding.

- Knowledge OF DISCIPLINARY theory, techniques and teaching methodology;

- knowledge of the main elements of senescence.

Applying knowledge and understanding.

- Knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts contemplated by the course;

- ability to propose and evaluate ORGANIZATIONAL and didactic solutions SOLUZIONI ORGANIZZATIVE E DIDATTICHE by planning trainings and physical activities and learning units;

- ability to recognize the fundamental phases of design;

- ability to analyze different aspects and needs of the elderly in different social settings (home, institutions, hotels).

 Making judgements.

- Ability to identify appropriate methodologies in different settings;

- ability to conceive and design learning units and planning lessons for different target users;

- ability to propose and tailor a physical activity intervention which is able to address specific issues, even for people with different physical, mental and social abilities;

- ability to select the most appropriate teaching strategies, evaluate events and identify the relevant key issues for a successful training.

 Communication skills.

- Knowing the techniques that can enhance communicative, intellectual and learning skills;

- ability to read and interpret nonverbal communication;

- ABILITY TO DEVELOP NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

-CAPACITÀ DI SVILUPPARE L’ESPRESSIVITÀ CORPOREA.

 Learning skills.

- Ability to critically analyze and evaluate researches (in their fundamental methodological aspects), PROGETTI MOTORI CONDOTTI in different settings;

- ability to independently investigate issues related to different settings;

- ability to find the bibliographic sources which could also be used for master theses;

- ABILITY TO CREATE ASSESSMENT TOOLS, COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA;

- CAPACITÀ DI COSTRUIRE STRUMENTI DI INDAGINE, RILEVARE E ANALIZZARE DATI;

- ABILITY TO SEARCH FOR NEW EDUCATIONAL AND MOTOR RESOURCES, COLLABORATE IN THE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF WORKSHOP EVENTS.

- CAPACITÀ DI RICERCARE NUOVE RISORSE EDUCATIVE-MOTORIE, COLLABORARE NELLA PROGETTAZIONE E GESTIONE DI EVENTI FORMATIVI.

Knowledge of the problems of physical and sports activity in elderly. Designing skills in creating training programs.

Competence in the implementation of physical activity protocols in different social and environmental settings (gym, swimming pool, natural environment).

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Lectures, seminars, meeting with master athletes, workshop.

For the practical part workshops and practical lessons within fitness facilities with the use of body weight and isotonic, cardiovascular and weight machines.

Audio-visual material.

Innovative teaching methods

Problem-based learning.
Flipped Learning.
Learning by doing

Attendance

Minimum mandatory attendance: 2/3 of total practice lessons. As for the practical activities, attendance is intended as the active participation in the lesson.

Course books

A. Federici e AA.VV. "Sportivamente Anziano", Ed.Montefeltro Urbino.

One of the following books:

A. Federici, F. Di Muro, L'attività motoria nella prevenzione del dolore lombare, Ed. Montefeltro, Urbino 2005; A. Federici  Una Vita in Cammino,Ed. Montefeltro Urbino AA.VV. home-fitness ginnastica a domicilio per la terza età, Ed Montefeltro, Urbino 2006.

A.Federici, Prevenzione delle cadute nell'anziano,Ed Montefeltro, Urbino 2005.

Other study material can be discussed and agreed with the lecturer.

Assessment

ests during the course, oral presantation P.Point, creation of exercise program, research.

Oral exam.

An interview.

The formative evaluation (which has been awarded a score of at least 18/30) can be considered, at the student's choice, valid for passing the exam. If the student chooses not to use it, she/he must support the interview.
For both tests, the evaluation criteria are as follows:

- Relevant and effective answers in relation to the contents of the program; - level of mastery of knowledge; - adequacy of disciplinary vocabulary and terminological precision; - relevant application of methodologies, techniques, tools; - articulation of the answer.

Each of the criteria is evaluated based on a judgment four-level scale, with equal importance assigned to each criterion. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths .

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Lectures, seminars, meeting with master athletes, workshop.

For the practical part workshop and practical lessons within fitness facilities with the use of body weight and isotonic, cardiovascular and weight machines.

Audio-visual material.

SAME AS ATTENDING STUDENTS.

Attendance

The minimum mandatory attendance of theoretical- practical activities, exercitations, and seminars is 2/3.

Course books

Same as attending students.

Assessment

Oral exam.

An interview.

The formative evaluation (which has been awarded a score of at least 18/30) can be considered, at the student's choice, valid for passing the exam. If the student chooses not to use it, she/he must support the interview.
For both tests, the evaluation criteria are as follows:

- Relevant and effective answers in relation to the contents of the program; - level of mastery of knowledge; - adequacy of disciplinary vocabulary and terminological precision; - relevant application of methodologies, techniques, tools; - articulation of the answer.

Each of the criteria is evaluated based on a judgment four-level scale, with equal importance assigned to each criterion. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths .

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.