np4333 Physical Activity in Seniors

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lenka Svobodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Roman Grmela, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Gymnastics and Combatives – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
np4333/01: Wed 12:00–12:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, Wed 13:00–13:50 E34/147 - posilovna, Wed 15:00–15:50 E34/123 - laboratoř kinantropologie, L. Svobodová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
Students will be acquainted with the issues of aging from a biological, physical, psychological and social point of view.
They will be trained in using the available diagnostic methods.
They will learn to create and lead different types of exercise programs (proprioceptive, srtength, dance, compensatory, ...)
Learning outcomes
Students will have knowledge of aging in terms of biological, physical, psychological and social;
They will know and be able to use diagnostic methods;
They will be able to create and conduct different types of exercise programs (proprioceptive, strength, dance, compensatory, ..)
Key topics
  • Problems of aging in terms of biological, physical, psychological and social.
  • Introduction to diagnostic methods (questionnaires, senior fitness test, Inbody, stabilometric platform, ..)
  • Creation of intervention programs
  • Didactic procedures in intervention programs .
Study resources and literature
  • HUTCHINSON, Alex. Which comes first, cardio or weights? : fitness myths, training truths, and other surprising discoveries from the science of exercise. 1st ed. New York: Harper, 2011, 317 s. ISBN 9780062007537. info
  • ROSE, Debra J. Fallproof! : a comprehensive balance and mobility training program. 2nd ed. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, xii, 313. ISBN 9780736067478. info
  • Chart attack step/cardio : spring '10. [Hamburg]: Pure Pleasure Music, 2010, 1 zvuková. info
  • ŠTIKAR, Jiří; Jiří HOSKOVEC and Jana ŠMOLÍKOVÁ. Bezpečná mobilita ve stáří. Vyd. 1. Praha: Karolinum, 2007, 135 s. ISBN 9788024613390. info
  • ADAMÍROVÁ, Jiřina. Cvičíme se seniory. Edited by Jitka Hálková, Illustrated by Miroslav Libra. Praha: Česká asociace Sport pro všechny, 2006, 59 s. ISBN 8086586073. info
  • KALVACH, Zdeněk. Geriatrie a gerontologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2004, 861 s. ISBN 8024705486. info
  • RIKLI, Roberta E. and C. Jessie JONES. Senior fitness test manual. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2001, xiv, 161 s. ISBN 0-7360-3356-4. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Practical exercises supplemented by a theoretical explanation
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
- active participation in lessons (max. 2 absences)
- methodical microteaching
- final written test with oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Další doporučené informační zdroje:
Wayne L. Westcott,‎ Thomas R. Baechle. Strength Training for Seniors: An Instructor Guide for Developing Safe and Effective Programs 1st Edition.ISBN-13: 978-0873229524
CSCS, ACE, Michael Fekete. Strength Training for Seniors: How to Rewind Your Biological Clock. 2006.
Wayne Westcott, Thomas R. Baechle. Strength Training Past 50-3rd Edition. ISBN-13: 9781450497916
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2023, autumn 2024, autumn 2025, autumn 2026.
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