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: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 19
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600205856
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
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/1/600205856
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=13022
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-describe the theories and underlying biological mechanisms of aging, why we age
-recognize 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 alterations/adaptations observed in the human body during aging
-evaluate the effect of exercise and nutrition 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
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
-Introduction - What is aging - Healthy/Active aging - Longevity
-Aging as a normal biological process - Theories of aging - Special topics
-Changing eating habits as you age - Nutrition of the elderly
-Biological, morphological and functional adaptations of the various systems
-The effect of exercise and diet on physiological adaptations to aging
-Circulatory System
-Respiratory system
-Skeletal system
-Nervous system
-Muscle system
-Endocrine system-Metabolism
-Digestive system
-Urinary system
-Sensory organs
Keywords
aging, physiological adaptations, exercise, nutrition
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- scientific papers
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Communication with students through the e-learning service (elearning). Posting of relevant educational material, information and announcements regarding the course (eg, scientific papers, PowerPoint presentations, internet lectures by scientists / researchers specializing in aging, links to video animations, interactive exercises).
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 38 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 78 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation and progress of the students will be achieved by the:
a) PowerPoint presentation of a scientific article (60% of the final grade)
b) final written examination (40% of the final grade) in the:
i) PowerPoint presentations of the scientific articles of all students
ii) course textbook material (Joan Vernikos, Robin Hosie. The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging, chapters 1, 10, 11, 12, Epilogue)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Τίτλος: Διατηρώντας τη νιότη και στα βαθιά μας γηρατειά: Διαστημικές έρευνες μας αποκάλυψαν το μυστικό
Συγγραφείς: Βερνίκου Ιωάννα, Κουρτίδου - Παπαδέλη Χρυσούλα
Εκδόσεις: Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, 2004 Θεσσαλονίκη
ISBN: 960-431-941-8
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 102072259
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:102072259/0
The Original Book in English
Title: The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging
Authors: Joan Vernikos, Robin Hosie
Publisher: Joan Vernikos, iUniverse Inc 2004
ISBN: 0595329314, 9780595329311
Additional bibliography for study
Επιστημονικά άρθρα, παρουσιάσεις PowerPoint, διαλέξεις για τις φυσιολογικές προσαρμογές κατά τη γήρανση
Scientific articles, PowerPoint presentations, lectures on physiological adaptations to aging
Last Update
11-04-2022
