ATTIVITA' MOTORIA PREVENTIVA E ADATTATA 1

Module ATTIVITA' MOTORIA PREVENTIVA E ADATTATA ANZIANI

- Develop the ability to design, plan, and conduct specific physical activity programs, whether individualized or in groups, taking into account different health conditions and needs.

- Be able to adapt training methods, techniques, and protocols to different types of older adults (healthy, frail, with disabilities or stable conditions).

- Learn the correct methods of performing exercises to minimize risks and prevent injuries, with particular attention to preventing falls.

- Acquire skills to promote healthy and active lifestyles, educating about health and psychophysical and social well-being, and combating social isolation.

In the classroom: learning focuses on scientific foundations: the physiology of aging, pathologies, assessment methodologies, and programming principles. Lectures, case studies, and discussions are used to develop critical and analytical skills. The goal is to provide solid knowledge and understanding.

In the gym: practical application and know-how are developed. Under the instructor's supervision, students learn to:

Use specific equipment.

Conduct functional assessment tests.

Demonstrate and correct exercises.

Adapt protocols to individual needs.

Manage group dynamics and safety.

This rotation allows students to directly experiment with techniques, develop interpersonal skills, and hone the pedagogical sensitivity needed to interact effectively with the elderly population, creating an essential bridge between theoretical knowledge and operational effectiveness in the field.

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the department

Technical movement terminology.

Fundamental principles of adaptation; What is adapted physical activity?

Motor activity adapted to the elderly; various assessment tests

Vertebral loads; the spine: loads and pathologies

The Berg Scale; examples of exercises adapted to the elderly;

Practical activities in the gym: muscle strengthening and relaxation exercises. Adaptation for the elderly

Practical activities in the gym: postural exercises and pain relief exercises. Adaptation for the elderly

Practical activities in the gym: muscle strengthening and stretching exercises adapted to the elderly using chairs. Pain relief exercises. Presentation of the Berg Scale Test

Practical activities in the gym: muscle strengthening and stretching exercises adapted to the elderly using small equipment available in the gym: elastic bands, ropes, gym balls, sticks, chairs.

Multiple choice test aimed at evaluating the skills acquired by the student.
Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the department