LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to study the methodological path of motor activities with its peculiarities during senescence, and correlate it to: - the paraphysiological state of fragility of elderly people, - post-pneumatic functional residues, Motor skills residual post-disease (neurological, motor, dismetabolic), cognitive and learning skills of the subject, - design the possible motor path for each disability category of the elderly.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course will be to provide the student with the theoretical and technical-operational knowledge of basic motor activity for maintaining the autonomy of the elderly person, also through sports. The latter is understood as any physical activity that has as objective the improvement of the physical and mental condition, the development of social relationships and the improvement of the quality of life.
The teaching will have to make students acquire the ability to program an individual and group protocol, both in the gym and in the natural environment, taking into account the psychomotor, social, environmental and relational aspects of the age itself and to promote the activity movement as a primary element in the prevention and conservation of health and autonomy.

At the end of the course, the student will:
- know the theories of aging, the social aspects related to the practice of physical activity in elderly, the national and international directives on the application of programs of physical activity adapted to the elderly;
- be able to evaluate and describe the motor condition of the elderly in order to propose interventions aimed at participating in adapted physical activity programs;
- be able to design sustainable training periods.

TEACHING METHODS

Theoretical lessons (10 hours, first semester) and practical lessons (40 hours, second semester).
During the lessons, in addition to conventional teaching methodologies, innovative teaching techniques will be used.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Successful aging: theories of aging and physical activity as a promoter of successful aging

Ageism: psychosocial and sociocultural aspects of physical activity in the elderly

Active aging: national and international directives regarding the application of physical activity programs adapted to the elderly

Strategies to maximize participation and adherence to training programs

Motor activity in old age: advantages and risks associated with training

Screening methodologies

Optimized forms of physical exercise, such as preventing functional limitations and improving the quality of life

Fall prevention in the elderly and teaching strategies to get back to an upright position safely

Balance, motor and postural patterns

Development of strength and endurance in the elderly

Physical activity as a prevention of the condition of sarcopenia

Functional evaluation of the elderly through specific tests for various motor conditions

Examples of exercises concerning conditional and coordinative motor skills

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Material provided by the teachers.