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FAH325 Physical Activity and Seniors (10 ECTS) 
Course facts
Course codeFAH325
Course titlePhysical Activity and Seniors
ECTS10 ECTS
Course languageEnglish
Academic responsiblePaul Jones
Teaching semesterFall
Introduction

The number of adults aged 65 and above is increasing. Improving quality of life and preventing and/or reducing diseases and medical conditions is a social, moral and political challenge. Physical activity is a key factor in this regard. The level of physical activity is closely linked to a person's well-being and mobility. Research has indicated that the amount of physical activity declines with age.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The students must be able to:

  • describe the human aging processes
  • describe the effects of physical activity in seniors
  • describe the association between physical activity and seniors' well-being
  • discuss how physical activity may prevent and help treat diseases and medical conditions prevalent among seniors
  • Know how to implement physical activity to seniors in different settings

Skills
The students must be able to:

  • plan, organize and conduct training sessions for seniors, individually and in groups
  • perform fitness test on elderly people 
  • review scientific articles and present the content in writing and orally to fellow students, instructors and seniors.

General qualifications
The students must be able to:

  • identify and review how physical activity helps treat and prevent diseases among seniors.
Course organization

The course consists of lectures, case-based teaching, mandatory practical training and presentations; individually and in groups.

All practical sessions are compulsory.

Assessment

3-hour written examination. Grading:  A-F.

Recourses/materials which may be used in the exam: Dictionary

Core material

1 BOOK:
Taylor, A.W. & Johnson, M.J. (2008). Physiology of exercise and healthy aging. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.
* You will find the book in the Library: ORIA


10 ELECTRONIC ARTICLES:

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Arent, S. M., Landers, D. M. & Etnier, J. L. (2000). The effects of exercise on mood in older adults: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 8(4), 407-430. doi: 10.1123/japa.8.4.407
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Byrne, C., Faure, C., Keene, D. J. & Lamb, S. E. (2016). Ageing, muscle power and physical function: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 46(9), 1311-1332. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0489-x
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Chodzko-Zajko, W. J., Proctor, D. N., FSingh, M. A. F., Minson, C. T., Nigg, C. R., Salem, G. J. & Skinner, J. S. (2009). American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and physical activity for older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(7), 1510-1530. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181a0c95c
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Christensen, K., Doblhammer, G., Rau, R. & Vauper, J. W. (2009). Ageing populations: the challenges ahead. Lancet, 374, 1196-1208. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61460-4
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Csapo, R. & Alegre, L. M. (2016) Effects of resistance training with moderate vs heavy loads on muscle mass and strength in the elderly: A meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Sci nce in Sports, 26(9), 995-1006. doi: 10.1111/sms.12536
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

DiPietro, L. (2001). Physical activity in aging: Changes in patterns and their relationship to health and function. The Journals of Gerontology, 56(Spec No 2), 13-22.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Hunter, G. R., McCarthy, J. P. & Bamman, M. M. (2004). Effects of resistance training on older adults. Sports Medicine, 34(5), 329-348.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Liu, C. J. & Latham, N. K. (2009). Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3), CD002759.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Netz, Y., Wu, M. J., Becker, B. J. & Tenenbaum, G. (2005). Physical activity and psychological well-being in advanced age: A meta-analysis of intervention studies. Psychology and Aging, 20(2), 272-284. doi: 10.1037/0882-7974.20.2.272/0882-7974.20.2.272
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Solberg, P. A., Kvamme, N. H., Raastad, T., Ommundsen, Y., Tomten, S. E., Halvari, H. ...  Hallén, J. (2011). Effects of different types of exercise on muscle mass, strength, function and well-being in elderly. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(1), 112-125. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2011.617391  
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Solberg, P. A., Halvari, H., Ommundsen, Y. & Hopkins, W. G. (2014). A 1-year follow-up of effects of exercise programs on well-being in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(1), 52-64.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Straight, C. R., Lindheimer, J. B., Brady, A. O., Dishman, R. K. & Evans, E. M. (2016). Effects of resistance training on lower-extremity muscle power in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sports Medicine, 46(3), 353-364. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0418-4.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

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