Exercise and Nutrition for the Aged (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Qualifications

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu