Physiological Adaptation to Ageing
| Title | Φυσιολογικές προσαρμογές κατά τη γήρανση / Physiological Adaptation to Ageing |
| Code | ΓΚ5000 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000613 |
Programme of Study: Merikīs Foítīsīs PPS Tmīmatos Epistīmīs Fysikīs Agōgīs kai Athlītismoý Serrṓn (2014)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 29
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600130144
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600130144
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
• learn about the various theories of aging, why we are age
• get to know the structure and function of the various cells, tissues, organs and physiological systems of the human body during aging
• understand the biological, morphological and functional adaptations observed in the human body during aging
• gain more specialized knowledge about the effect of exercise and diet on the physiological adaptations observed during aging
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
• Introduction - Aging as a normal process-Aging theories-Special topics
• Biological, morphological and functional adaptations of the various systems
• Circulatory System
• Respiratory system
• Skeletal system
• Nervous system
• Muscle system
• Endocrine system-Metabolism
• Urinary system
• Digestive system
• Sensory organs
Keywords
aging, physiological adaptations, exercise, nutrition
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- scientific papers
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 38 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 78 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation and progress of the students consist of a scientific article presentation, as well as final oral examinations in the content/subject of the scientific article presented by the student
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Επιστημονικά άρθρα, παρουσιάσεις, διαλέξεις για τις φυσιολογικές προσαρμογές κατά τη γήρανση
Last Update
06-05-2020
