PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Degree course: 
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2021/2022
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2022/2023
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
12
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
96
Requirements: 

No specific prerequisite.

The final exam, which takes place on a single session date, includes questions on all three modules that constitute the integrated course. The exam is divided into three partial tests: one relating to module 1 (motor activity in an aquatic environment); one relating to module 2 (elements of food hygiene and sports nutrition); one relating to module 3 (green exercise and physical and sport outdoor activities).

To pass the tests, the student is required to demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge of the topics covered and the ability to re-elaborate and analyse case studies and proposed applications.
The single final mark, expressed out of thirty, is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the marks obtained for each module. The test is considered passed with a vote of at least 18/30. A grade lower than 18/30 in one of the modules implies the repetition of the whole exam, regardless of the mark obtained in the other modules.

Specifically:
Module 1 (motor activity in an aquatic environment)
The verification of learning takes place through the final exam, which will be carried out in oral form in an individual interview, and with the oral presentation of the written work of a case chosen by the student, in agreement with the lecturer.

Module 2 (elements of food hygiene and sports nutrition)
Test with 33 multiple choice questions. For each question, in the three answer options, there is only one correct answer and two incorrect ones. 1 point is awarded for a correct answer and 0 points for a wrong answer. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.

Module 3 (green exercise and physical and sport outdoor activities)
Test with 31 multiple choice questions. For each question, in the three answer options, there is only one correct answer and two incorrect ones. 1 point is awarded for a correct answer and 0 points for a wrong answer. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI
The course leads the students to develop basic knowledge on the promotion and implementation of strategies for maintaining or achieving healthy lifestyles, through structured physical activity programs and knowledge of elements of food hygiene. Furthermore, the course aims to provide the practical skills necessary for the planning and administration of structured physical activity programs with particular reference to the aquatic and outdoor environment.
The knowledge and skills acquired through this course are fundamental prerequisites for the professionalism of the Kinesiologists of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activities.
The integrated course consists of the following three modules:
1. Motor activity in an aquatic environment
2. Elements of food hygiene and sports nutrition
3. Green exercise and physical and sport outdoor activities

RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
• know the value of physical activity and food hygiene for maintaining or achieving healthy lifestyles.
• explain the effects of specific physical activity programs (in aquatic and outdoor environments) and food hygiene on health and fitness.
• plan and implement practical proposals for structured physical activity programs in an aquatic and outdoor environment in different contexts and age groups.
• use appropriate teaching methodologies for promoting healthy lifestyles.
• discuss the aforementioned topics using appropriate scientific language.

Modules