Aging and Physical Activity

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Training is oriented towards the integration of theoretical knowledge (T) with practical know-how (P), present in almost all classes (TP).

The theoretical component of the classes is essentially associated with the expository method and the method of guided discovery through dialogue and subject-oriented questioning. The students develop different activities and work in preparation and simulation of situations close to professional intervention.

This UC is for an exclusively continuous/frequency assessment that includes the following elements:

Element 1 (40%) – Theoretical-practical assignments (TTP) (40 to 80 points);

Element 2 (40%) – Written Test (WT) (40 to 80 points);

Element 3 (20%) – Participation in class (0 – 40 points).

The classification is obtained by summing the results in the 3 elements, but negative classifications in elements 1 (TTP) and element 2 (TE), below 40 points, are excluded from the sum to obtain the final classification.

Evaluation by Exam: There is no evaluation by “Normal Exam” (season).

Assessment by Appeal Exam: Access to the appeal exam is subject to obtaining a minimum of 40 points in element 1 (TTP). The exam will consist of a written test (100%; 0 – 200 points or 0 – 20 points). To pass the exam, students must obtain at least 100 points in the exam.

Assessment in Improvement Exam: Students who pass can take an Improvement exam. The classification in the curricular unit corresponds to the highest classification obtained in one of the assessment moments (Continuous/Recourse Exam/Improvement Exam).

1. Acquisition of theoretical knowledge about concepts, demographic framework and explanatory theories of the aging process in the human species.

2. Acquisition of theoretical knowledge about the effects of aging and physical exercise on motor skills, health and well-being of the elderly.

3. Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge about the proper organization of exercises and physical activities for elderly people (assessment of the physical condition of elderly people, programming and planning of physical activities, guidance of physical activities in group contexts and individually).

1. Concepts about human aging, active aging and successful aging. Contributions of physical activity to the well-being of the elderly.

2. Biologically based theories about the explanation of biological processes that occur during human aging.

3. Effects of human aging at motor, anatomical and physiological levels.

4. Pathologies that affect the health, well-being and mobility of the elderly.

5. Effects of regular physical training in the elderly, on motor fitness and on the development of pathologies with high prevalence in the elderly.

6. Principles and methodological models for the observation, planning and guidance of sports physical activity sessions suitable for the elderly.

7. Assessment of the physical condition of elderly people and selection of physical exercises and physical activities suitable for elderly people.

• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
• - Mini Tests - 40.0%
• - Individual and/or Group Work - 40.0%

• - Practical Component - 50.0%
• - Theoretical Component - 50.0%

NAO

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