Objectives

To understand the fundamental principles of sports health and their application in adults and seniors.

Acquire solid knowledge about nutrition and its relevance in the practice of sports in this age group.

Develop skills to design physical activity programs that promote healthy aging.

Evaluate and improve physical condition in older adults through specific methods.

Master the programming of games and recreational activities adapted to this audience.

Learn sociocultural animation techniques to enrich the lives of older adults.

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. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.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?

This Master in Physical Activity for Health for Adults and Seniors prepares you to design and lead physical activity programs adapted to adults and seniors, considering their needs and limitations. You will learn to promote healthy aging, improve physical fitness and quality of life, offer appropriate nutritional guidelines and encourage active participation in recreational activities.

Who is it aimed at?

This Master in Physical Activity for Health for Adults and Older Adults is exclusively aimed at students or university graduates who want to expand and update their knowledge, competencies and training or professional skills related to the promotion of health and wellness through physical activity in older adults.

Career opportunities

With this Master's Degree in Physical Activity for Health for Adults and Seniors you will be prepared to work in sports health centers, senior wellness centers, nursing homes, recreational organizations and in your own private practice, as well as in positions related to health promotion and physical education for older adults.