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12453
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(15H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Sports Sciences
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face
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Learning outcomes |
O1. Discuss the role of physical exercise in healthy aging models;
O2. Understand the bio-psycho-social changes inherent to the aging process;
O3. Understand the physiological changes resulting from aging and their implications for exercise guidance and prescription;
O4. Identify the main components of functional physical fitness and understand their importance in maintaining the autonomy and independence of the elderly
O5. Demonstrate the ability to select and critically use functional physical fitness and health assessment methodologies.
O6. Know and master the essential components of exercise programs for the elderly.
O7. Demonstrate the ability to prescribe, guide and control training sessions for elderly people according to their limitations.
08. Develop exercise programs to promote health and functional physical fitness, including muscle strength/power, aerobic, balance and flexibility training
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Syllabus |
1. Demography and Epidemiology of Aging (Theories of Aging; Demographic Aging)
2. Physical Activity and Healthy Aging
2.1 Healthy Aging Models
2.2 Benefits of physical activity
2.3 Motivations and Barriers to practicing physical activity
3. Psychological and socio-cultural aspects of physical activity in the elderly (Stereotypes of aging, psychological well-being and quality of life; Social implications of physical activity)
4. Physiological aspects of aging
4.1 Cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic function.
4.2 Cognitive and sensory function
5. Assessment of functional physical fitness in the elderly (Health Condition Screening; Multidimensional Geriatric Assessment; Assessment protocols)
6. Exercise programs and training methods for seniors
6.1 Principles in organization and training
6.2 Planning and guidance Physical exercise
6.3 Cardio training, muscle strength, balance and mobility, and flexibility
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Main Bibliography |
- Best-Martini, E. & Jones-DiGenova, K. (2014). Exercise for Frail Elder. Human Kinetics. 2nd Edition
- Bryant, C. X., & Green, D. J. (2005). Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals. Coaches Choice.
- Chodzko-Zajko, W. (2013). ACSM’s Exercise for older adults. Lippicott Williams & Wilkins
- Jones, J.& Rose, D. (2005). Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adult. Human Kinetics
- Spirduso, W., Francis, K. & MacRae, P. (2005) Physical Dimensions of Aging, 2nd Edition, Champaign, Human Kinetic
- Van Norman, K.A. (2010). Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults: Practical Programming Strategies. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The classes are theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, combining the research, exposition and discussion to the application of contents in the accomplishment of reports of physical exercise assessment and orientation to the elderly. It is intended to create a learning environment applied to the problems of exercise and aging, using practical classes of exercise training for the elderly
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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