Physical activity in elederly
1
2018-2019
02466747
Physical Activity and Rehabilitation
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
3.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Degree / Integrated Medicine or Dentistry MSc.
Teaching Methods
Face to face.
Learning Outcomes
Know the effect of regular physical activity in the aging process, the role of physical activity in disease prevention, the role of physical exercise on mental health, the role of exercise on quality of life of the elderly; know what type of exercise most suitable for the elderly.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Evaluation of the physical capacity of the elderly; benefits of regular physical activity in disease prevention, physical exercise and cardiovascular diseases, exercise and metabolic diseases, physical exercise and locomotor system; exercise and quality of life, exercise and mental health; exercise protocols.
Head Lecturer(s)
Manuel Teixeira Marques Verissimo
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Shils E M, Ross AC, Shike M, Caballero B, Cousins RJ (2011). Modern Nutrition in the health and disease. 11th edition. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.
Manuel Teixeira Veríssimo (2005). ACTIVIDADE FÍSICA E ENVELHECIMENTO. BOLETIM DA SOCIEDADE PORTUGUESA DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA, 30-31: 29-40.
Luís Horta (1996). Nutrição e desporto. Editorial Caminho, Lisboa.
Biesek S, AlvesA, Guerra I. (2005)Estratégias de Nutrição e Suplementação no Esporte. Manole: São Paulo.