The course is organized in collaboration with the U.O.C. of Oncology of the Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia" of Urbino and its main objective is promoting physical activity in the oncological follow-up of breast cancer patients.

The course will be organized in theoretical-practical lessons in which the trainees will be divided into groups.

Topics covered: · Diagnostic therapeutic pathway of the cancer patient · Beneficial effects induced by exercise and biological-functional modifications · Guidelines, precautions and specific recommendations · Active participation in a structured path of physical activity

PERIOD: Novembre - Dicembre 2024

DURATION: 2 months

PLACE:  via dell'Annunziata n. 4, and Via I Maggetti 26 Urbino 

Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the internship, the student will:

• Acquire advanced knowledge of the diagnostic-therapeutic pathway for oncology patients, with a particular focus on breast cancer follow-up.
• Understand the biological and functional mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of physical exercise in onco-preventive and onco-protective contexts.
• Be familiar with the guidelines for prescribing and administering physical activity to oncology patients.

Applied Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the internship, the student will be able to:

• Apply theoretical knowledge to design personalized physical activity interventions for oncology patients.
• Actively contribute to structured physical activity programs, monitoring the effects on the patient’s biological and functional adaptation.

Autonomy of Judgement

At the end of the internship, the student will:

• Be capable of critically assessing the benefits of physical activity in onco-preventive and onco-protective settings, integrating biological and clinical data.

Communication Skills

At the end of the internship, the student will:

• Be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, clearly and accurately sharing the results of biological tests and observations on the physical activity pathway.

Learning Skills

At the end of the internship, the student will:

• Have developed the ability to independently deepen knowledge about the benefits of physical exercise in oncology, using updated scientific sources.

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

Envited speakers:

Dott.ssa Valentina Natalucci, MSc LM67; PhD, Assegnista di ricerca, UniMi; Dott.ssa Marta Imperio MSc LM67 PhD student, Prof. Bente Pedersen University of Copenhagen e Dr. Silvano Zanuso Technogym SpA; Dott. Marco Flori, Dirigente medico U.O.C. di Cardiologia Ospedale Urbino.