Overall objectives:

1 - Know the concepts related to physical activity, well-being and aging;
2 - Describe the changes in the main physiological systems resulting from aging;
3 - Describe the relationships between physical activity and well-being in the elderly;
4 - Know the current recommendations for physical activity for the elderly with regard to quantity, intensity and type;
5 - Identify the benefits and risks of physical activity;
6 - Identify the contextual factors that influence the adoption and maintenance of physically active lifestyles;
7 - Reflect on the most appropriate strategies for promoting physical activity and well-being, considering the context.

Syllabus:

1 - Definition of concepts related to physical activity, well-being and aging;
2 - Impact of aging on the main physiological systems;
3 - Physical activity and well-being in the elderly;
4 - Recommendations for physical activity in elderly people;
5 - Benefits, adverse events and risks of physical activity;
6 - Environments that promote physical activity and well-being in the elderly;
7 - Strategies to promote physical activity and well-being in an institutional context and in the community.

Literature/Sources:

American College of Sports Medicine , 2020 , ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 11 ed. , Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams &Wilkins
Jones, C.J., & Rose, D.J. , 2019 , Physical activity instruction of older adults, 2.ª ed. , Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, Inc
Spirduso, W.W.,Francis, K.L., & MacRae, P.G. , 2005 , Physical dimensions of aging, 2.ª ed. , Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, Inc
Dishman, R., K., Heath, G., W., &Lee, I. M., , 2022 , Physical Activity Epidemiology, 3.ª ed. , Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Taylor, A.W., & Johnson, M.J. , 2022 , Physiology of exercise and healthy aging, 2.ª ed. , Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Gouveia, B.R., Gouveia, E.R., Ihle, A., Jardim, H.G., Martins, M.M., Freitas, D.L., Kliegel, M. , 2018 , The effect of the ProBalance Programme on health-related quality of life of community-dwelling older adults: a randomised controlled trial ,
Gouveia, É. R., Smailagic, A., Ihle, A., Marques, A., Gouveia, B.R., Cameirão, M., Sousa, H., Kliegel, M., & Siewiorek, D. , 2020 , The Efficacy of a Multicomponent Functional Fitness Program Based on Exergaming on Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The aim is to acquire and apply the knowledge foreseen in the objectives and syllabus contents. Assessment Methodology: Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20) Assessment according to Model B of the UMa Student Learning Assessment Regulation, namely in normal season. The approval of the curricular unit implies approval in all components (minimum 9.5). There is possibility of recovery in resource/improvement season for all components. The final classification is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values and is the teacher's responsibility.