Curricula

Objective

Aim of the course

The aim of the course is learning to plan safe and goal-oriented physical activity for older people and guide them in it.

Course competences:

Professional and interprofessional practise
Professional communication

Intended learning outcome of the course:

You know how to work in a person centred way with older people and promote the health and well-being of individuals and groups, stressing the importance of physical activity and exercise. You are able to establish a reciprocal and participatory interactive relationship, taking the client's needs into account. You know how to communicate clearly, precisely and comprehensibly. You can choose appropriate exercises.

Content

The key content of the course comprises understanding the principles of guiding older persons in safe and goal-oriented physical activity. The content includes different adapted forms of exercise, such as chair workouts, chair dance, balance training and ball games as well as guidance sessions for older people.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You can describe the factors that make up a safe and goal-oriented physical activity session for older people. You draw on the principles of guiding adapted physical activity when planning and implementing physical activity sessions for older people. You communicate naturally with your clients.