Physical activity in elederly

Year
1

Academic year
2023-2024

Code
02466747

Subject Area
Physical Activity and Rehabilitation

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
3.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
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)

Syllabus

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)

Raul Agostinho Simões Martins

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.