Exercise Science for Healthy Life
Exercise Science for Healthy Life
Course sheet
A.Y. 2025/2026
Master programme
LM-67 R - Scienze e tecniche delle attivita' motorie preventive e adattate
The Master degree in ?Exercise Sciences for Wellness? aims at training graduated specialists in exercise sciences to promote, conduct, prevent, maintain an active lifestyle suitable to evolutionary development and functional either to healthy people or to people affected by chronic diseases.
Professional outcomes of a master graduate in ?Exercise Sciences for Wellness? (being in possession of technical, didactic and scientific competences adequate to ideation, planning and conduction of recreational, educational or sports activity in public and/or private organizations) will be represented by the possibility to assist health personnel, or acting indipendently, in the fields of prevention and health protection.
Professional activities of these graduates will be:
- fitness and physical activities adapted to people of different ages;
- effiency of the motor function in elderly;
- exercise to counteract chronic diseases related to sedentarity, poor- or non active lifestyles;
- physical activity to improve and recover lost function after an acute event (even hypo-activity), illness or injury that has caused functional limitations;
- sports and physical activities for disabled persons.
Professional activities of these graduates will be:
- fitness and physical activities adapted to people of different ages;
- effiency of the motor function in elderly;
- exercise to counteract chronic diseases related to sedentarity, poor- or non active lifestyles;
- physical activity to improve and recover lost function after an acute event (even hypo-activity), illness or injury that has caused functional limitations;
- sports and physical activities for disabled persons.
All'interno del programma europeo Erasmus+, la Scuola di Scienze Motorie offre la possibilità agli studenti iscritti al corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze dell'attività fisica per il Benessere di poter eseguire parte della loro formazione, scegliendo all'interno di nove importanti università partner distribuite in Spagna, Portogallo, Francia, Austria, Norvegia, Polonia,Turchia e Ungheria . Gli studenti che intendono trascorrere un periodo di studio all'estero avranno a disposizione dai due ai dodici mesi per ciclo di studio. È da rilevare la richiesta da parte di alcune Università di una certificazione che attesti il livello di conoscenza della lingua come conditio sine qua non poter accedere alla fase di selezione. Durante il periodo trascorso all'estero, avranno la possibilità sia di partecipare a lezioni tipiche del proprio curriculum di studio, sia di integrare le proprie conoscenze con materie complementari e opzionali tipiche della zona geografica dell'Università partner (sport acquatici condotti in ambiente marino, vela, sport invernali, sport di montagna ). Potranno alternativamente dedicare il loro soggiorno Erasmus+ alla ricerca, partecipando attivamente a progetti di ricerca, acquisendo così materiale da poter integrare nella tesi finale. Inoltre, si avrà la possibilità di poter svolgere le ore previste come tirocinio presso centri convenzionati con l'Università ospitante, arricchendo ancora di più il proprio bagaglio di esperienza. Gli esami superati e i relativi crediti conseguiti all'estero saranno convertiti secondo le tabelle di conversione ECTS/CFU in relazione alle norme vigenti nello Stato dell'Università ospitante, e integrati all'interno del piano di studi dello studente.
La frequenza è obbligatoria per tutti gli insegnamenti. Per essere ammesso a sostenere la relativa verifica di profitto, lo studente deve aver frequentato almeno il 70% delle ore di attività didattica previste.
Attività tecnico pratiche (ATP)
Il percorso formativo prevede 20 CFU di attività tecnico pratiche (ATP) svolte all'interno degli insegnamenti dell'area delle Discipline Motorie e Sportive. Un CFU di ATP prevede 12 ore di esercitazione pratica, che sono espletate presso strutture universitarie o in strutture adeguate per dimensioni e caratteristiche tecniche e al numero degli studenti sotto la diretta responsabilità dell'Ateneo.
Attività tecnico pratiche (ATP)
Il percorso formativo prevede 20 CFU di attività tecnico pratiche (ATP) svolte all'interno degli insegnamenti dell'area delle Discipline Motorie e Sportive. Un CFU di ATP prevede 12 ore di esercitazione pratica, che sono espletate presso strutture universitarie o in strutture adeguate per dimensioni e caratteristiche tecniche e al numero degli studenti sotto la diretta responsabilità dell'Ateneo.
Enrolment
Qualifications and knowledge required for admission
To be admitted into the Exercise Science for Healthy Life Master's degree programme, students must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (Class 33 or Class L-22)
- Pre-participation examination certificate.
Students holding a Bachelor's degree, and those who will have obtained their degree by 31 December 2025, are eligible to apply.
Students must have a baseline knowledge in System Anatomy, as well as general knowledge of Neuromuscular Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, and Exercise Physiology.
Admission assessment
The degree programme is not subject to an enrolment cap. An admission interview is required, wherein students will be assessed on their baseline understanding of System Anatomy, and their general knowledge of Neuromuscular Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, and Exercise Physiology.
Students who do not pass the admission interview will not be allowed to enrol in the programme.
Admission interviews will be held on 8 and 9 September 2025.
The interview calendar, with candidates given an interview slot at a designated date and time, will be posted via a notice to the programme website at:
https://afb.cdl.unimi.it/it following the application deadline.
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/corsi-magistrali-biennali/magistrali-ad-accesso-libero by the deadline, which will be posted to the University website.
Pre-participation examination
Students must have passed a pre-participation examination and received a certificate in order to enrol in this degree programme.
Those not participating in any sport activities must file the following certificate: "Medical certificate permitting participation in high-cardiovascular intensity sport, pursuant to Art. 4 of the 24/04/2013 Ministerial Decree" (tests which must be administered: basal and after-exertion EKG, spirometry, urinalysis) issued by a Sport Medicine Clinic or Centre.
"Healthy and fit" or any other type of generic medical certificate or sport physical other than the one listed above will be insufficient.
Non-EU applicants without a stay permit for Italy must supply, prior to submitting their online application, the results of the following examinations: basal and after-exertion EKG, spirometry, urinalysis; if admitted into the programme, they must secure the above-mentioned certificate once they arrive in Italy.
Candidates holding a valid Pre-Participation Examination Certificate as of their interview date may upload the document when they register for their interview slot.
The certificate must be submitted no later than during the online enrolment process.
To be admitted into the Exercise Science for Healthy Life Master's degree programme, students must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (Class 33 or Class L-22)
- Pre-participation examination certificate.
Students holding a Bachelor's degree, and those who will have obtained their degree by 31 December 2025, are eligible to apply.
Students must have a baseline knowledge in System Anatomy, as well as general knowledge of Neuromuscular Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, and Exercise Physiology.
Admission assessment
The degree programme is not subject to an enrolment cap. An admission interview is required, wherein students will be assessed on their baseline understanding of System Anatomy, and their general knowledge of Neuromuscular Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, and Exercise Physiology.
Students who do not pass the admission interview will not be allowed to enrol in the programme.
Admission interviews will be held on 8 and 9 September 2025.
The interview calendar, with candidates given an interview slot at a designated date and time, will be posted via a notice to the programme website at:
https://afb.cdl.unimi.it/it following the application deadline.
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/corsi-magistrali-biennali/magistrali-ad-accesso-libero by the deadline, which will be posted to the University website.
Pre-participation examination
Students must have passed a pre-participation examination and received a certificate in order to enrol in this degree programme.
Those not participating in any sport activities must file the following certificate: "Medical certificate permitting participation in high-cardiovascular intensity sport, pursuant to Art. 4 of the 24/04/2013 Ministerial Decree" (tests which must be administered: basal and after-exertion EKG, spirometry, urinalysis) issued by a Sport Medicine Clinic or Centre.
"Healthy and fit" or any other type of generic medical certificate or sport physical other than the one listed above will be insufficient.
Non-EU applicants without a stay permit for Italy must supply, prior to submitting their online application, the results of the following examinations: basal and after-exertion EKG, spirometry, urinalysis; if admitted into the programme, they must secure the above-mentioned certificate once they arrive in Italy.
Candidates holding a valid Pre-Participation Examination Certificate as of their interview date may upload the document when they register for their interview slot.
The certificate must be submitted no later than during the online enrolment process.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2025 to 31/07/2025
Application for matriculation: from 02/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
Attachments and documents
Notice
The admission notice is available only in Italian as the programme is offered in Italian. Students wishing to enrol must be proficient in Italian.
Online services
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Programme description and courses list
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Adapted Physical Activity and Sport | 6 | 72 | Italian | M-EDF/01 M-EDF/02 |
| Physical Activity Monitoring Assessment | 11 | 102 | Italian | ING-INF/06 M-EDF/02 |
| Physical Activity Promotion and Design for Healthy Lifestyles | 12 | 72 | Italian | M-PED/01 M-PSI/06 SPS/08 |
| Physiopathology and Medical Techniques Applied to Adapted Physical Activity | 12 | 90 | Italian | M-EDF/01 MED/09 MED/33 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biological Basis of Wellness | 9 | 54 | Italian | BIO/10 BIO/12 MED/13 |
| Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Related to Wellness | 9 | 60 | Italian | BIO/09 MED/49 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Analytic Methods for Genes and Enviroment Interactions On Physical Exercise Metabolism | 6 | 42 | Italian | MED/49 |
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Ageing and Physical Exercise: Theory, Technique, Didactics and Organization | 9 | 66 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Corrective Approch to the Back-Thoracic and Lumbar Pain | 8 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
| Injury Prevention and Functional Rehabilitation in Sport | 4 | 24 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
| Sports Neurology | 8 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
| Welfare Related to Exercise and Sport | 8 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Physical Exercise in Water | 6 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
| Optional | ||||
| Functional Recovery for Athletic Performance in Sport | 4 | 30 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
| Meditation. Yoga Sport Health | 8 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
Second week
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Yoga, the Pedagogy of Sport Between Body Mind and Health | 8 | 54 | Italian | M-EDF/02 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Graduation Thesis Graduation Thesis | 11 | 0 | Italian | |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Training/stages | 18 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Lo studente dovrà scegliere 8 crediti, da conseguire al secondo anno di corso, tra gli insegnamenti che verranno proposti dalla Scuola oppure tra gli insegnamenti attivati in altri corsi di laurea dall' Ateneo. In questo ultimo caso lo studente dovrà richiedere l'approvazione preventiva al Collegio Didattico in modo da verificarne l'attinenza con il percorso formativo.
Per i dettagli relativi alla modalità delle scelte e all'attivazione degli insegnamenti si rimanda al paragrafo "Presentazione del piano studi".
Gli insegnamenti di "Prevenzione infortuni e rieducazione funzionale nello sport" e "Recupero funzionale sul campo della performance atletica dello sportivo" (4+4 cfu) devono essere scelti insieme.
Per i dettagli relativi alla modalità delle scelte e all'attivazione degli insegnamenti si rimanda al paragrafo "Presentazione del piano studi".
Gli insegnamenti di "Prevenzione infortuni e rieducazione funzionale nello sport" e "Recupero funzionale sul campo della performance atletica dello sportivo" (4+4 cfu) devono essere scelti insieme.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrective Approch to the Back-Thoracic and Lumbar Pain | 8 | 54 | Italian | First semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Functional Recovery for Athletic Performance in Sport | 4 | 30 | Italian | Second semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Injury Prevention and Functional Rehabilitation in Sport | 4 | 24 | Italian | First semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Meditation. Yoga Sport Health | 8 | 54 | Italian | Second semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Sports Neurology | 8 | 54 | Italian | First semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Welfare Related to Exercise and Sport | 8 | 54 | Italian | First semester | M-EDF/02 |
| Yoga, the Pedagogy of Sport Between Body Mind and Health | 8 | 54 | Italian | Second week | M-EDF/02 |
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Location
Milan
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Internship tutor
Master's degree admission tutor
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