26329 - Physical Activity and the Elderly
229 - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte
295 - Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Science
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5.3. Syllabus
1. Introduction and key concepts
2. Analysis and description of older people. Demographic changes
3. Process and markers of ageing
4. Ageing of muscular system and changes in body composition
5. Ageing of cardiovascular system
6. Benefits of physical activity in advanced age
7. Assessing physical activity and fitness
8. Design of physical activity program for older people
9. Strength training
10. Cardiovascular training
11. Balance and coordination
12. Physical activity promotion
Practice.
P1. Specific data base about physical activity in older people.
P2. Disability and autonomy scales
P3. Functional physical fitness assessment
P4. Physical activity assessment
P5. Strength and muscular resistance session
P6. Cardiovascular exercise
P7. Balance and coordination exercise
P8. Design and planification of physical exercise program
P9: Exposition and defense