The Effects of Physical Activity on Functional Fitness

Level 3 Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

Welcome

Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

Section 2. Physiological Adaptations to Physical Activity with Identified Benefits for Older People
Disease Prevention
Health Promotion
Preservation of Function
Quality of Life
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Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

Section 3. Scientific Research in Physical Activity and Ageing. Video Introduction (1:28)
CMO Recommendations for Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Disease
Quality of Life
The Effects of Physical Activity on Functional Fitness
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Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

Section 4. Common Medical Conditions Associated with Ageing and their Implications for Physical Activity
Neurological and Psychological Conditions
Cardiovascular Conditions
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Respiratory Conditions
Metabolic Conditions
Implications of Age-Related Changes for Physical Activity
Summary

Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

unit 1 Physical Activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

Unit 2. Designing and Adapting Exercise Programmes for the Older Adult

Section 1: Principles of Collecting Information from Older Adults

Section 2: Identifying Goals with Older Adults

Section 3: Principles of Programme Design for Older Adults

Section 4: Adapting Teaching and Instructing Skills for Older Adults

Section 5: Planning Physical Activity for Older Adults

Section 6: Adapting Exercise to meet the needs of Older Adults

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