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Doctorate of National Interest (DIN) in Exercise and Sports Sciences

The Doctorate of National Interest (DIN) in Motor and Sport Sciences is a three-year doctoral program that aims to contribute significantly to the scientific growth of the field of Motor Sciences. The program is organized into six curricula, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinarity among the participating universities.

Program Structure

• The program is divided into six curricula, each focusing on a specific area of research:
  • Basic Mechanisms: Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
  • Sports Development Programs, Evaluation, Management, and Performance Models
  • Basic Mechanisms and Exercise-Related Modifications
  • Physical Intervention Programs for Exercise-Sensitive Pathologies
  • Prevention programs for non-communicable diseases and sedentary lifestyle
  • Innovative Teaching Methods for Motor and Sports Activities
• The program includes a period of study abroad, lasting at least six months, at qualified universities and research centers, to consolidate and enhance research skills and knowledge.

Admission Criteria

• The selection process involves the evaluation of candidates' qualifications and an oral examination.
• Each participating university offers one or more research titles, closely related to the program's themes, from which candidates can choose.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on the following research areas:
  • Motor Sciences
  • Sports Performance
  • Injury Prevention
  • Exercise-Related Modifications
  • Physical Intervention Programs
  • Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Innovative Teaching Methods for Motor and Sports Activities

Program Duration and Location

• The program lasts three years.
• The administrative headquarters of the program is located at the University of Verona.
• The program is organized in collaboration with 24 Italian universities.