Sports Medicine: Performance and FatigueSummer Course

Major Discipline(s)
Biology, Biomedicine / Biotechnology, Pre-Medicine / Health Science
Location
Location: Copenhagen
Available
Session 3
Credit(s)
3

The course covers a general introduction to anatomy, kinesiology, and the biomechanics of human movement. You are introduced to analyses of movement in regard to dysfunctions that increase risk of injury. The effects of fatigue are discussed and you are introduced to training schemes that decrease injury risk. Throughout the course you apply your knowledge of biomechanics and anatomy in case studies to determine the most efficient and effective treatments and recoveries in different scenarios. You are exposed to such skills as immediate decision-making, consultation, injury evaluation, and communication.

Faculty

Alessandro Pellegrini

DIS Summer Faculty

Master's Degree, Sciences and Techniques of Football Athletic Preparation, Università di Pisa (2021). Master's Degree, Human Posture, Sapienza Università di Roma (2019). Master's Degree, Sports Science for Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Rome (2017). Bachelor's Degree, Sports Science, University of Rome (2015). Research Assistant, Mobilize Project Intern, University of Southern Denmark (2020). Assistant Youth Academy, Italian Football Federation (2019-2020). Physical Education Teacher Primary School, Italian National Olympic Committee (2018-2020). With DIS since 2022.