FIELD ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TOOLS

Degree course: 
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2023/2024
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2023/2024
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
3
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
24
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (24 hours)

A written examination conducted through the administration of a multiple-choice test for a total of 31 questions.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

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.