Objectives

Establish a direct relationship between physical activity in older adults and health benefits.

Generate physical activity programs through games adapted to the required level.

Develop a critical sense regarding prevention and safety in activities with the elderly.

Individualize exercises according to the needs of the subject.

Evaluate the physical and psychological benefits after applying a program.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

With the Diploma in Physical Activity for Older Adults, you will gain knowledge to know how to adapt and guide the planning of physical-sports activities for seniors. You will also learn to communicate with them and understand their needs at all times. In the same way, you will be able to face the day to day with this group and the difficulties that this entails through communication and motivation strategies.

Who is it aimed at?

The Diploma in Physical Activity for Older Adults is aimed at all those who believe in the effects of quality physical activity on the health of the subjects who perform it, as well as for those who want to help conserve and preserve the physical and psychological capacities of older people through play and sport.

Career opportunities

The job opportunities for the Diploma in Physical Activity for Older Adults are the following: Socio-cultural animation staff in nursing homes, personal trainer for older adults, physical trainer in hospitals (rehabilitation). You will also be able to orient your professional career in companies that are in the sector of the elderly, such as hotels.