Physical Activity in Elederly
1
2023-2024
02466719
Social Sciences
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
1.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Degree / Integrated Master in Medicine or Dentistry.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes with presentation of the learning objectives followed by the explanation of the contentes. Active participation of the students is encouraged, for clarification of doubts, and to stimulate critical thinking.
Learning Outcomes
The student must know the social phenomena associated with aging and its consequences.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Aging and Society: the demographic issue.
Aging and changes in the life cycle.
Aging and social policies.
Head Lecturer(s)
Maria Helena Gomes dos Reis Amaro da Luz
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
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instrumental activities of daily living. Gerontologist 1969, 9:179-86.
Holden MK, Gill KM, Magliozzi MR. Gait assessment for neurologically
impaired patients. Standards for outcome assessment. Phys Ther 1986,
66:1530-9.