PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE IN OLDER ADULTS

Description

The benefits of physical activity programs for older adults will be the focus. The epidemiology of relationships between physical activity and functional independence, physiological responses to exercise and chronic adaptations with training (both cardiorespiratory and strength), and the exercise influence on age-related chronic diseases will be examined.

Prerequisites

Kinesiology 2230A/B or Kinesiology 2000A/B.

Antirequisites

Health Sciences 4074A/B.

Extra information

3 lecture hours.

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