TGEA007 Physical Activity and Ageing (2 op)
Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti
Osaamistavoitteet
After completing the course the student is able to
- describe the role of exercise and physical activity for the maintenance and improvement of health and functional capacity in aging people.
- understand why elderly people need specific guiding for physical exercise and is able to recognize and describe suitable exercise counseling methods and training modes for older people
Suoritustavat
Independent study
Sisältö
Effects of physical activity on functioning in old age
Role of physical activity in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of age-related illnesses
Exercise prescription and instruction in the elderly
Lisätiedot
Spring semester
Kirjallisuus
| ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
|---|---|
| Taylor, A.W. & Johnson, M.J. 2008. Physiology of exercise and healthy aging. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, (274 p.) |
Arviointiperusteet
Book exam 100%