GERA1007 Physical Activity and Ageing (2 op)
Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Avainteksti
This course examines the evidence for physical activity in promoting physiological and functional aging.
Kuvaus
- Decline in the physical activity habits with ageing, and health, social, psychological and environmental factors that may act as barriers
- How ageing and diverse physical activities influence strength, endurance and flexibility, considering also their effects on cellular, tissue and organs systems
- Impact of different components of fitness on activities of daily living and on disability in older adults
- Variability in physiological and functional ageing among individuals
- The role of physical activity in preventing and managing conditions such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, sarcopenia and frailty
- Exercise prescription and instruction for older people of different physical performance and health status
Osaamistavoitteet
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
- describe how aging modifies physical activity behavior and recognize the factors influencing these changes
- explain the age-related alterations in body’s physiological and fitness traits and the links with physical activities
- understand the potential of regular physical activity and improved fitness to prevent or delay the onset of functional impairments in older people
- explain the role of physical activity in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of age-related diseases
- understand the key principles for the development of exercise programs in older people
Oppimateriaalit
Reading list for exam is in Moodle.
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
Kuvaus:
Independent study (exam on research articles)
Arviointiperusteet:
Exam
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Tentti (2 op)
Tyyppi:
Tentti
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi