Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H3158
Module Title: Strength and Conditioning for Older Adults
Title: Strength and Conditioning for Older Adults
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paula Fitzpatrick
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the physiology of ageing and the potentially prophylactic role of physical activity and exercise on ameliorating the effects of the ageing process, and to enhance their ability to design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for older adults.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explore the physiology of ageing and the physiological adaptations to exercise training in older adults
LO2 Critically review the role of exercise, functional fitness and a physically active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life in older adults with and without chronic disease/disease risk factors
LO3 Design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for older adults, to include appropriate screening, testing and coaching to meet individual needs, abilities and limitations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory/Practical 1.1
Age-related changes in the physiological systems of the body
Theory/Practical 1.2
Benefits of a physically active lifestyle, resistance-based and aerobic exercise in older adults
Theory/Practical 1.3
Acute responses and chronic adaptations to resistance-based and aerobic exercise training in older adults
Theory/Practical 1.4
Screening, fitness testing and coaching older adults
Theory/Practical 1.5
Design and implementation of safe and effective exercise programmes to improve functional strength and fitness and quality of life in older adults
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project and/or Powerpoint presentation
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • C. Jessie Jones,Debra J. Rose. (2019), Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, 2nd. Human Kinetics, p.432, [ISBN: 9781492572404].
  • Albert W. Taylor,Michel J. Johnson. (2008), Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, Human Kinetics, p.304, [ISBN: 9780736058384].
  • Joseph F. Signorile. (2011), Bending the Aging Curve, Human Kinetics, p.328, [ISBN: 9780736074452].
  • Roberta E. Rikli,C. Jessie Jones. (2013), Senior Fitness Test Manual, 2nd. Human Kinetics, p.200, [ISBN: 9781450411189].
  • American College of Sports Medicine,Moore, Geoffrey,Durstine, J. Larry,Painter, Patricia. (2016), ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, 4E, 3rd. Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 9781450434140].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • URL,
    http://www.library.itcarlow.ie/
  • The Journal(s) of Gerontology.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • International Journal of Gerontology.
  • Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Discussion Note: