TGEA007 Physical Activity and Ageing (2 op)

Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Kuvaus

Content

Effects of physical activity on functioning in old age
Role of physical activity in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of age-related diseases
Exercise prescription and instruction for older people

Completion methods

Independent study (book exam)

Assessment details

Book exam 100%

Osaamistavoitteet

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

  • identify and explain the basic physiological responses to physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, neurophysiology, and age-related diseases.
  • describe the role of exercise and physical activity for the maintenance and improvement of health and functional capacity in aging people
  • recognize and describe the suitable exercise counseling methods and training modes for older people

Lisätietoja

Spring semester

Kirjallisuus

  • Taylor, A.W. & Johnson, M.J. 2008. Physiology of exercise and healthy aging. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, (274 p.)

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

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Tentti (2 op)

Tyyppi:
Tentti
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus