The master’s degree program in Sport Science and Technology (LM68), activated in the 2010-2011 academic year, is an advanced program based on close collaboration with leading national sports organizations and federations. This link ensures a practical and highly specialized approach, enriching the course with exercises in high-level sports centers.

In addition, collaboration with the most prestigious European universities in the field, with which seminars and intensive educational programs funded by the European Community (IP-SPALC; IP-SMEC) are organized, ensures that training is always on the cutting edge.

The objectives of the course were defined with the professional needs of the sports sector in mind, based on research conducted by national and international bodies such as CONI, National Sports Federations, ISTAT, Alma Laurea, AEHESIS and EAS. This approach aims to train qualified professionals for the world of competitive and elite sports, as well as prepare young people for research and academic careers.

The course offers multidisciplinary training, with a focus on bio-medical, psychological, pedagogical and socio-legal aspects of sport. Students can specialize in different sports disciplines, benefiting from the experience of federal coaches and elite athletes. The program emphasizes the dynamics of sports performance, training methodologies, and understanding of physiological and biomechanical adaptations to exercise.

The course also focuses on developing skills in functional assessment of athletes, designing individualized training programs and analyzing the medical, health, nutritional and psychological implications of sport. These skills are critical to meeting the challenges of the field in innovative and responsible ways.

On the practical side, the course includes internships at outside facilities and laboratories, allowing students to apply knowledge in real-world settings. These experiences are complemented by assessments based on reports and projects.

In terms of personal development, the course emphasizes independent judgment and communication skills. Students are encouraged to make independent choices, critically analyzing different approaches to training and sports management. In addition, they acquire skills for effectively communicating goals and working methods, engaging and motivating individuals or groups in various phases of sports activities.

Specific educational objectives of the course include the ability to guide the athlete from young age to sport maturity. This includes knowledge of the scientific and methodological basis of training, functional and sports assessment of the athlete, use of modern technologies, and understanding of biomedical and psycho-pedagogical aspects related to sports.

Practical activities and internships play a central role in the course, with numerous partnerships with National Sports Federations and sports promotion bodies offering a wide range of internship opportunities. In summary, the LM68 course prepares male and female students to become qualified and versatile professionals in the field of sport, providing training that embraces theory and practice and an integrated and responsible approach to sport.

The final proof

The final round of the master’s degree program represents a crucial moment in assessing student learning outcomes. For the award of the Master’s Degree, the submission of a thesis prepared by the student in an original way under the guidance of a supervisor on a topic assigned to the candidate, with his or her consent, in a discipline chosen by him or her from among those in the course of study is required. The final examination consists of the presentation and discussion of a thesis, with no limitation on the number of pages. The final examination may be conducted in English; likewise, the thesis may be written in English. The presentation and discussion of the thesis allow faculty to assess the students’ competence in terms of application of knowledge, comprehension skills, autonomy of judgment and communication skills.

For the thesis, students must:

• Conduct a thorough literature search, critically analyzing the literature;
• Develop an experimental hypothesis under the guidance of a teacher, from defining the context and problem to interpreting the data collected.

The content of the thesis may vary between a critical analysis of a specific topic in the literature, an in-depth study of a topic covered during the course, or the elaboration of a project developed during the internship period.

Graduation sessions are organized annually in three periods: summer, fall and winter, following the academic calendar. The methods and timing for assigning the thesis topic and submitting the documentation are defined by the University and communicated in advance. The thesis is submitted either electronically, approved by the online thesis advisor, or orally before a committee of faculty members. After the presentation, students answer questions posed by the committee, which then evaluates the thesis, presentation and discussion, awarding up to a maximum of 11 points.

The commission, based on the overall evaluation that considers the student’s entire journey and the quality of the thesis and presentation, may award honors and propose the nomination for the ‘Giulio Marinozzi Award’ for the best master’s thesis. A special committee, appointed by the Rector, evaluates the theses for the award.

In addition, students who prepare their final exam abroad through international mobility programs can receive 5 CFUs, subject to verification with the relevant offices.

Degree awarded
Master’s Degree in Sports Science and Technology

Official language of instruction and assessment of preparation
Italian

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