ADVANCED COURSE IN ACTIVE AGING AND GERONTOMOTRICITY

1. OBJECTIVES

• Train technicians capable of recognizing the pathologies and anatomical and physiological specificities that are part of the aging process;

• Train technicians capable of recognizing the methodological specificity of implementing physical activity programs and mastering exercise prescription for Active Aging.

2. RECIPIENTS

• Degree students in Physical Education and Sport/Sports Sciences;

• Graduates and Masters in the field of Sports Sciences;

• Physical activity instructors in Health Clubs and Day Centers;

• Gerontology technicians;

• Technicians in recreation and entertainment for the elderly.

3. CURRICULAR UNITS

- Physiology of aging

- Assessment and Prescription of Physical Exercise in Seniors:

- Assessment of Physical and Functional Capacity;

- Aging pathologies;

- Prescription and Control of Exercise in Aging

- Gerontomotricity and Active Aging

- Gerontomotricity Practices

APPLICATIONS: To be defined

COURSE START DATE: To be defined

MINIMUM NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: 12 students

HOURS: To be defined

HOURS: 40 H

DURATION: To be defined

COORDINATION: Armando Costa and Clarissa Printes