Physical Dimensions of Aging

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Specifically, the course will address "usual" changes that occur during aging, changes related to inactive lifestyle (especially functional mobility and health declines), the positive effects of an active lifestyle on successful again and the prevention of disease and disability and the use of functional assessments and exercise prescription for healthy and frail older adults. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe current demographic trends, health, disability and disease status of older adults; demonstrate knowledge of the physiological, biological and psychosocial theories of aging for development and implementation of physical activity programs for healthy and frail older adults; describe individual differences in physical aging; premature. Usual and successful; explain "usual" age-related changes to the body composition, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous system and sensory system; describe physiological, psychosocial and functional changes related to inactivity; describe the role of physical activity in increased health span, general well-being and decreased diseases/disability; demonstrate use of functional performance assessment and exercise prescription for healthy and frail older adults.