Physical Activity for the Aging

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts relative to physical activity and aging. The course requires the planning, implementation, and assessment of an exercise program for the aging. The demographics of aging, theories on the aging process, health promotion for the aging, basic philosophy on exercise and aging, and physical exercise in a variety of areas including dance and aquatics are addressed. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program certification is a component of the course.