ENS 433
Exercise, Sport and Aging
Instructor: Dr Jeanne Nichols-Bernhard
Office: ENS 304
Phone: 619-594-1926
e-mail: jeannebernhard@cox.net.
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11 am –12:30 pm, or by appointment
Textbook: Shephard, Roy. Aging, Physical Activity, and Health. Human Kinetics Publishers. Available at K.B. Books or Aztec Book Store. Course manual available ONLY at K.B. Books.
Course Objectives:
The overall aim of this course is for you to understand the human aging process as it relates to physical activity and sport, and to understand the effects of physical activity and exercise training on the aging process. A major focus will be on the application of the physiology of aging as it pertains to exercise prescription over a wide range of fitness levels in older adults – from the frail “little old lady” to the master athlete.
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
Final Exam 20% (comprehensive)
Case Study 15%
Field Experience 5%
Groups of 4 students will be assigned a case study, which will be presented to the class. These will be directed toward an individual (for example, a personal training client), or a group (such as a community exercise class). The group will provide both a written report and oral presentation to the class. Assignments will include 1) screening techniques, including risk factors for exercise; 2) assessment; 3) beginning exercise prescription or program suggestions, including contraindications for exercise, if any, and special considerations specific to your client; and 4) progression for first 6 weeks. Each member of your group will be responsible for one component of the presentation. Presentations should be professionally done, eg, using power point slides if appropriate, and/or demonstration to class of specific exercises, etc.
Include resources or references used (journal articles; books; web addresses)
Field Experience
A minimum of 4 hours of field experience will be required to receive credit. The “All or None” principle applies: you will receive either 100% or 0% for this part of your grade. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: the SDSU Adult Fitness Program and the San Diego County Feeling Fit Program/Project Independence. Others must be approved by Dr Nichols BEFORE your first visit.
ALL material on exams will be presented in lecture, therefore, you are strongly encouraged to attend class on a regular basis. Simply studying the book before an exam will unlikely result in a passing grade.
No extra credit is given in this course. Missed exams are graded as zero unless you have a physician’s note or family catastrophe.
Useful Internet Resources:
www.acsm.org American College of Sports Medicine
www.nof.org National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.acefitness.org American Council on Exercise
www.apta.org American Physical Therapy Organization
www.eatright.org American Dietetic Association
www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control
www.nsca-lift.org National Strength & Conditioning Association
Week of |
Topic |
Reading |
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Sept 2 |
Orientation to class; Demographics and Theories of aging |
Chapter 1 & 2 |
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Sept 9 |
Aging effects on body composition; Effects of exercise on body comp in older adults |
Chapter 3, pg 57-84 Chapter 4, pg 140-151 |
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Sept 16 & 23 |
Aging of skeletal muscle; Sarcopenia; Effects on strength and power; Strength training in older adults |
Chapter 6, pg 243-246 Chapter 4, pg 166-168 |
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Friday, Sept 27 |
Exam 1 |
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Sept 30 |
Aging of the cardiovascular (CV) and pulmonary systems: effects on aerobic performance; SDSU longitudinal study |
Chapter 3 & 4 |
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Oct 7 & 14 |
Diseases associated with aging: CVD; Type 2 Diabetes; Osteoarthritis; Rx for special populations |
Chapter
5, 6, 7
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Oct 21 |
Aging of bone: The devastation of osteoporosis; Exercise and bone mineral density (BMD) |
Chapter 6, pg 253-260 |
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Friday, Oct 25 |
Exam 2 |
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Oct 28 & Nov 4 |
Effects of age on balance and gait; Training to improve gait and balance; Falls prevention programs |
Chapter
3, pg 118-128
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Nov 11 |
Successful Aging: training for functional independence; Assessment of functional fitness; Personal training and exercise Rx for older adults: sample case studies; Risks of exercise for older adults |
Chapter 8 Chapter 4, pg 177-185 |
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Nov 18 |
Case study presentations – 2 groups per day (4 students per group) |
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Friday, Nov. 22 |
Exam 3 |
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Dec 2 |
Successful Aging: the masters athlete |
Chapter 4, pg 186-195 |
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Dec 2 & 9 |
Case study presentations |
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Wednesday, Dec 18, 8-9:30 am FINAL EXAM |
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