The course includes the knowledge of major functional changes in different ages; programming of the adapted physical activity in adults-elderly; how to preserve and develop the physical fitness during physiological or pathological aging.
Learning Objectives
Know the aging physiology and major diseases affecting the adult-elderly; be able to understand how physical activity affects the quality of life and lifestyle; to be able to assess the adult-elderly subject; plan and manage safely an effictive physical activity program.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, pratical sessions, seminars
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Anatomical and functional changes during aging.
Overview of the main diseases of the elderly limiting the performance of physical activity.
Influences of physical exercise in adults and elderly.
Functional evaluation in adults and elderly.
Guidelines for physical activity in adults and elderly (WHO, ACSM)
The motor project.
Adapted physical activity to age or specific physiological or pathological conditions.
