Gerontomotricity

N/A

The training is oriented towards the integration of theoretical knowledge (T) with practical know-how (P), present in almost all classes (TP). Students develop various activities and works that simulate situations of professional intervention.
This uc is exclusively continuous/frequency assessment that includes the following elements:
Element 1 (40%) – Theoretical-practical work (40 to 80 points);
Element 2 (40%) – Written tests (40 to 80 points);
Element 3 (20%) – Classroom participation.
The classification is obtained by the sum of the results in the 3 elements, but negative classifications in element 1 or 2 (less than 40 points) count zero (0) points in the sum of the 3 elements.
The appeal exam has as a condition of admission the achievement of a minimum of 40 points in element 1, and will consist of a theoretical test (100 points) and a practical test (100 points). To pass, students will have to obtain at least 50 points in each of the tests.

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.

• - Theoretical test - 50.0%
• - Practical test - 50.0%

• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
• - Frequency - 40.0%
• - Theoretical-practical work - 40.0%

NAO

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