Sports and Exercise Medicine

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training in the protection of athletes' health and the health of physically active individuals, functional assessment, exercise prescription, and the prevention of diseases related to sports and physical activity.

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Director Prof. Pierluigi Carratù
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Duration 4 years · 240 ECTS
Area / Class Medical Area · Sports and Exercise Medicine
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine

Training profile

The Specialization School in Sports and Exercise Medicine trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in exercise physiology, functional assessment of athletes, and the protection of health during sports participation.

The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in preventive medicine, sports cardiology, pulmonology, sports traumatology and exercise prescription as a tool for prevention and therapy.

Skills developed

  • Assessment of fitness for competitive and recreational sports participation.
  • Prevention and management of diseases related to sports and physical activity.
  • Cardiorespiratory and metabolic functional assessment.
  • Exercise prescription for healthy individuals and patients with chronic diseases.
  • Clinical, professional and research activities in sports medicine.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

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Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.

Contacts

Director Prof. Pierluigi Carratù
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione