Specialization Exercise for the Elderly I
| Title | ΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗ:Άσκηση στην τρίτη ηλικία Ι / Specialization Exercise for the Elderly I |
| Code | ΓΚ4301 |
| 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 | 260000599 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | EIDIKEUSĪ | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 8 |
| Class ID | 600205784
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600205784
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11254
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- French (Instruction, Examination)
- Italian (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΓΚ3300 Biomechanics
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful course completion the student will be able to
• Name and describe the age related degenerative effects on the human body (especially on the neuromuscular system)
• Describe the particularities of the neuromuscular system in senescence
• Assess the physical condition of the elderly
• Identify problems within the movement
• Name and describe the somatosensory systems involved in maintaining balance
• Describe the mechanisms of equilibrium and dynamic stability control
• Organize and execute a balance improvement and fall's prevention program
• Perform measurements, record and process data from balance evaluation measurements
• Interpret balance measurement results
• Identify and counteract the causes of balance loss
• Design targeted and specialized exercise and physical activity programs for older adults, taking also in account the existence of pathologies.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course is performed by lectures and seminars in the Department's auditorium as well as praxis taking place at Elderly Protection Centre (Κ.Α.Π.Η.). Consequently, theory is put into practice as students design and organize workout programs for older people.
01. The epidemiology of aging. Indicators of determining the quality of life of the elderly
02. Degenerative effects of aging on the functionality and autonomy of the elderly
03. The effect of aging on the function of the musculoskeletal system
04. The effect of aging on the central nervous system
05. The effect of aging on the interaction of the central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system.
06. Assessment of functionality and dynamic balance in older people
07. Alternative forms of exercise and practice of dynamic stability
08. Exercise programs for muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, physical conditining and balance
09. Alternative forms of exercise in senescence
10. Preventing falls in senescence (Theory and research)
11. The Impact of Aging on Mental Health – The role of Physical Activity
12. Introduction to balance
13. Static and dynamic balance
14. Age related effects on balance
15. Description of Elderly Pathologies affecting Balance
16. Balance assessment with field tests and questionnaires
17. Balance assessment with laboratory instruments: dynamometer
18. Balance assessment with laboratory instruments: posturography
19. Laboratory balance measurements
20. Methods for improving balance
21. Practical examples of training programs
22. Quiz annotation - answer questions
23. 6 hours of team coursework presentation and commentary
24. 26 hours internship at Elderly Care Centre (ΚΑΠΗ)
Keywords
Senescence, neuromuscular system, Pathologies, Age related adaptations, Exercise, Fall prevention, Balance, Balance evaluation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Software for lectures presentation by means of projector, moodle, e-learning, Email
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 104 | 4 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 22 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 70 | 2.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tutorial | 10 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Internship | 52 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 20 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 40 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 70 | 2.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 8 | 0.3 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 416 | 16 |
Student Assessment
Description
For the theoretical part of the course:
I. Written examination at the end of semester: 60% (includes multiple choice and short answer questions)
II. Team coursework: 25%
III. Individual quizzes: 15% (Three individual quizzes during semester)
For the practical part of the course:
I. Written Examination at the end of semester: 60% (includes multiple choice, short answer questions)
II. Team coursework: 15%
III. Practice evaluation: 25%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Clinical Examination of Patient (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Σχεδιασμός Προγραμμάτων Άσκησης για Ηλικιωμένους, Debra J. Rose, ISBN:9789606080630, Εκδότης: Κωνσταντάρας, Ιατρικές εκδόσεις
2. Σωστή άσκηση στην τρίτη Ηλικία, Patricia Brill, ISBN: 9602781483, Εκδότης: Σάλτου Ελισάβετ
3. Γυμναστική στην Τρίτη Ηλικία, Σταύρος Δεδούκος, Φώτης Τσούμος, ISBN: 9607378253, Εκδότης: ΧΡ.ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ - ΑΙΜ.ΓΟΛΕΜΗΣ Ο.Ε
4. Στάση κίνηση και ισορροπία Ροσμπόγλου Σ. 2008, Εκδόσεις dKS
Additional bibliography for study
Συναφή επιστημονικά περιοδικά:
1. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
2. Journal of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
3. Age
4. European journal of ageing
5. Aging
6. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
4. Journal of Ageing and Health
5. Gait & Posture
6. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
7. Journal of Biomechanics
Last Update
28-10-2021
