The course will address the theoretical basis of exercise testing, prescription, and monitoring, both in aging and growth conditions.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical lessons, reading and review of the up-to-date scientific information, and elaboration of exercise training primarily based on the current evidence.
Assessment Methods
The final evaluation will be composed by 30 questions, which will be related to the topics of the course.
Contents
- Aging: Theoretical assumptions; - Aging: Age-related changes; - Aging: Assessment of the fitness components; - Aging: Exercise prescription for health and fitness; - Growth: Theoretical assumptions; - Growth: Assessment of the fitness components; - Growth: Exercise prescription for health and fitness.
