Water Polo Monitor Course (Double Degree with 5 ECTS Credits)

- Know the anatomical bases involved in movement and physical activity in relation to the musculoskeletal system. - Analyze the physiology involved in physical activity, in terms of muscle physiology, energy systems and muscle contraction. - Assess the psychological needs in sport and the purpose of its intervention, as well as planning, training,... to improve the athlete's performance. - Define biomechanics and sports biomechanics to study the movement of the human body. - Know the bases by which training produces adaptations, as well as the qualities and factors that are involved in physical and motor condition. - Identify the types of aquatic activities, as well as the history of water polo, necessary material, categories and adapted water polo (mini water polo). - Analyze all existing swimming styles to later work on the transfer from swimming to water polo, especially for movements in the aquatic environment. Study the technical actions by which the game of water polo is carried out, as well as examples of tactical situations for the development of the game, both in attack and defense. - Identify the rules by which the sport of water polo is governed through the RFEN regulations. - Know the main sports injuries, in terms of their recovery and prevention, and the action to be carried out in first aid. - Know the anatomy and physiology of our body involved in physical activity. - Know the basic physical capabilities for training and the factors that influence their development. - Understand the psychomotor learning process in order to achieve its development. - Plan the training session to organize the athlete's improvement process. - Know the basic regulations of different sports. - Know the possible injuries and risks that athletes may suffer, and how to help in a first aid situation.