FIELD ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TOOLS
A written examination conducted through the administration of a multiple-choice test for a total of 31 questions.
Provide the basic knowledge and skills to apply field evaluation methods and tests to different types of individuals and in different contexts.
Introduction to the course and quantification of physical activity
Laboratory evaluation vs. field evaluation and evaluation characteristics
Test for health-related components of physical fitness
Test for skill-related components of physical fitness
Evaluation in children and young people
Evaluation in adults and the elderly
The teaching takes place through frontal lessons conducted by the teacher with the help of multimedia supporting materials (slides, videos). Students are invited to participate actively in the lesson, especially during the analysis of scientific articles and case studies related to the topics dealt with.
There will also be practical lessons with simulation of conducting field tests.
The teacher receives the students on appointment and contact via e-mail (damiano.formenti@uninsubria.it) at the Laboratory of Motor Sciences of Via Montegeneroso 71 (Varese), or in a telematic mode through the Microsoft Teams software.