Category: Area of Health Studies

Online course in Gymnastics for the Elderly Discover how this course in Gymnastics for the Elderly can help you understand the aging process. ENROLL NOW https://youtu.be/g2aHRCxiVFMVirtual course in Spanish Recorded videos, you can watch them when it suits you Regular updates Access for one academic year Virtual course in Spanish Recorded videos, you can watch them whenever you want Periodic updates Access until July 2023 Coming soon About the lecturer Ana Galvez B.A. in Sociology and Higher Vocational Training Certificate in Sport and Fitness Training. Director of the School of Sport with Heart in Spain, an international initiative aimed at the transmission of Olympic values in society. In this course we are going to learn to avoid the loss of mobility associated with motor decline in senior adults, through gymnastics for the elderly (gerontogymnastics). It is a specialty that adapts physical activity for the over-65s. This is a specialty that adapts physical activity to people over 65 years of age. The aim of gymnastics for the elderly is to reduce physical limitations through different daily activities or specific exercises. Who is the course for? Carers: To promote personal and social well-being for seniors. Sports instructors: To motivate the seniors they are training to lead healthier lives. Health professionals:to contribute to bringing a more human quality to the life of seniors, both in hospital environments and care homes Course format 2 modules 4 theoretical videosof 60min each 3 practical videosof 60min each Total durationof the course 7h Personalized tutorial Coursecompletion certificate What will you learn? 1. How to introduce healthy habits to improve aspects of physical decline or locomotor problems at advanced ages. 2. How to apply exercises to improve circulation in older people. 3. How to avoid loss of flexibility in older people by applying the techniques learned. 4. How to help our seniors improve their quality of life. ENROLL NOW Stages of learning 1.Recibe tus datos de acceso al campus virtual2.Accede y sigue el curso a tu ritmo3.Obtendrás videos de formación y recursos adicionales 4.Realiza el test y comprueba tu aprendizaje 5.Recibirás el certificado tras haber aprobado el test Anterior Siguiente Course contents Module 1 Changes in the human being on reaching old age Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 1 Introduction to Gymnastics for the Elderly Definition of Gymnastics for the Elderly Objectives of Gymnastics for the Elderly Benefits of Gymnastics for the Elderly Introduction to the ageing process Definition of ageing Old age and philosophy Old age, wisdom and death: a Stoic view Old age today: a contemporary view Population ageing The population ageing situation Concepts of longevity and life expectancy Factors in ageing Unit 2 Physiology of ageing Changes in human physiognomy as a result of ageing Changes in outward appearance Changes in body composition Changes in vital signs Changes in sensory organs Changes in the circulatory and digestive systems and in the kidneys Changes in the endocrine system, the immune system and the nervous system Changes in the musculoskeletal system Age-related diseases Most common conditions in older adults Unit 3 Psychological changes in old age General features Emotional changes Self-concept and self-esteem in old age Personality changes Changes in cognitive functioning General Aspects Affective changes Self-concept and self-esteem in old age Personality changes Changes in cognitive functioning Main psychological disorders in old age Depression Dementia Unit 4 Physical activity and its importance in the ageing process Growing old actively Prevention in physical activity Benefits of physical exercise Types of recommended exercise according to profile General recommendations Contraindications Adaptation of physical activity to different common anomalies in older people Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 1 Session of exercises of joint mobility and strengthening of muscles Unit 2 Session of cardio exercises in a chair Unit 3 Session of isometric exercises, and exercises for balance and flexibility Module 2 Application of physical activity to the third age About the teacher Ana Galvez B.A. in Sociology and Higher Vocational Training Certificate in Sport and Fitness Training. He brings his training and experience to Universitas to help transmit Olympic values in society. Coming soon The call for applications for this course is now closed. Fill in the form to receive a reminder when the course is available. I want to receive a reminder Buy now the online course of Gerontogimnastics Access to the course will be valid on your profile until July 2023. 77 € 69 € ENROLL NOW I want to register FAQs What is the best way of doing the course? We recommend you listen to all the lessons one by one to get a complete overview. It is also advisable to keep following the classes regularly, as this will help you to retain the knowledge better. Is there any time limit for completing this course? The course will be available for one academic year. Follow the course at your own pace. Will I be able to watch the classes again after I have finished the course? Yes. You have access to the whole course and you can watch it again at any time. How can I access the platform? By entering the “Virtual Campus” menu. The username and password are the same as you entered when you purchased the course. If you can’t remember them, you can click on the link “Forgotten your username or password?” and follow the instructions. Certificate Once you have finished the course we will provide you with a certificate stating that you have completed the programme of study. Don't miss the opportunity to learn a method to acquire quality of life. Enroll now