ANNEX A.1 Curriculum Coordinator Referent Research Topics Sport, Physical Exercise, and Ergonomics Prof. Fabio Pigozzi Prof. Laura Capranica a) Sport The study of sport performance and its determinants, of training methods and development of specific programs for competitive sport . b) Physical Exercise The study of the adjustments and the adaptations during physical activity with special reference to the neuromuscular system. c) Ergonomics The study of the interactions between the individual and the apparatus, in the specific area of physical exercise, sport and work. Admission Requirements 1) Master/second-level degree according to the new degree system 2) or a degree according to the old degree system that pre-dates M. D. no. 509/99, equivalent in accordance to M.D. 5 May 2004 and later modifications and additions. 3) Or other equivalent non-Italian degree Positions 4) English language certificate for candidates not native English speakers 2 University of Rome “Foro Italico” With scholarship Without 1 scholarship Total no of 3 positions Positions over 1 Foreign students or students who have been awarded the set number a research grant December 12 2013, 9:00 a.m. Date - time of oral interview Description of Examination consists in the presentation and discussion in English of the research proposal, , in questions on the topics of chosen curriculum. oral interview 1 ANNEX A.2 Curriculum Coordinator Referent Research Topics Admission requirements Physical Activity for Health Prof. Fabio Pigozzi Prof. Laura Guidetti a. Evaluation methods of the performance components for wellness. b. Physical exercise for (primary, or secondary, or tertiary) disease prevention. c. Adapted physical activity. d. Postural disharmony and physical activity. 1) Master/second-level degree according to the new degree system 2) or a degree according to the old degree system that pre-dates M. D. no. 509/99, equivalent in accordance to M.D. 5 May 2004 and later modifications and additions. Positions Date - time of oral interview Description of oral interview 3) Or other equivalent non-Italian degree with scholarship 2 University of Rome “Foro Italico” without scholarship 1 Total no of positions 3 Positions over the set 1 Foreign students or students who have been number awarded a research grant December 12 2013, 9:00 a.m. Examination consists in the presentation and discussion of the research proposal, in questions on the topics of chosen curriculum. The oral interview will be in Italian. Foreign candidates can ask to be examined in English. Furthermore, it will be assessed for all candidates their knowledge of English and of any other additional foreign language. 2 ANNEX A.3 Curriculum Coordinator Referent Research Topics Admission requirements Inclusion and education in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Prof. Fabio Pigozzi Prof. Lucia De Anna a) Special Education and integration processes: inclusive strategies and methodologies in teaching and training, including Sport and Movement Sciences, welcoming, the use of ICT, support, and the organization of “sfondo integratore”; b) School, university and inclusive society: social and educational implications in inclusion and appreciation of diversity; analysis of contexts and participation with particular attention to the physical activity and sport contexts; c) Transition from school to work, school - university - trainingplacement, with particular reference to persons with disabilities. 1) Master/second-level degree according to the new degree system 2) or a degree according to the old degree system that pre-dates M. D. no. 509/99, equivalent in accordance to M.D. 5 May 2004 and later modifications and additions. 3) Or other equivalent non-Italian degree Positions Mostly, a degree in the area 11, SH2 and SH4. Anyway, also candidates with a different degree can apply but they shall posses a scientific and/or professional curriculum and present a research proposal consistent with the curriculum’s objectives. with scholarship 2 University of Rome “Foro Italico” without scholarship 1 Total no of positions 3 Positions over the set 1 Foreign students or students who have been number awarded a research grant December 12 2013, 9:00 a.m. Date - time of oral interview Description of oral Examination consists in the presentation and discussion of the research proposal, in questions on the topics of chosen curriculum. The oral interview interview will be in Italian. Foreign candidates can ask to be examined in English or in French, it will be assessed for all candidates their knowledge of English and French language. 3 ANNEX A.4 Curriculum Coordinator Referent Research Topics Admission requirements Positions Date - time of oral interview Description of oral interview Integrative Biology of Human Movement and Sport Prof. Fabio Pigozzi Prof. Daniela Caporossi a) Role of homeostasis redox in muscle atrophy b) Mediators of inflammatory response and physical exercise c) Neuromuscular control and adaptation to physical exercise in special populations Second-level degree or equivalent non-Italian degree in class LM-6 (Biology); LM-9 (Medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical biotechnologies); LM-41 (Medicine and Surgery); LM-60 (Natural sciences); LM-67, LM-68 (Sport Sciences). With scholarship 2 University of Rome “Foro Italico without scholarship 1 Total no of positions 3 Positions over the set 1 Foreign students or students who have been number awarded a research grant December 12 2013, 9:00 a.m. Examination consists in the presentation and discussion of the research proposal, in questions on the topics of chosen curriculum. The oral interview will be in English. Candidates can ask to be examined their knowledge of another additional foreign language. 4