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Taipei Medical University

Silver Fitness: Unlocking Holistic Health in Later Years

Taipei Medical University via FutureLearn

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Empower senior health and transform knowledge into action for future generations

Unlock the power of knowledge to transform senior lives through wellness. This online course aims to empower you with practical and actionable strategies to boost senior health, prevent injuries, and improve holistic wellness through tailored fitness management.

Explore senior health essentials through practical exercises

Delve into the basics of senior health by identifying the challenges they face. You’ll learn practical exercises tailored to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance, aiding in the maintenance of independence and quality of life.

Engage in practical exercises designed to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance, thus aiding seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life.

Boost seniors’ health through effective exercise guidance

Discover how to guide seniors through personalised fitness routines. The course focuses on correct techniques and motivational strategies to foster ongoing participation and explore the psychological and social benefits of exercise.

Develop tailored exercise plans for special senior needs

Learn to create customised exercise plans for seniors with unique health conditions. Acquire skills to assess individual needs, adapt exercises, and monitor progress to ensure safety and promote continual health improvements.

You’ll learn to create adaptive exercise regimes, address special health needs, and lead with confidence in senior fitness management, ensuring a healthier, more active lifestyle for the elderly.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to significantly enhance the health and well-being of seniors, with the expertise grounded in the reputable teachings of Taipei Medical University.

This online course is designed for fitness professionals, caregivers, and seniors aiming to enhance older adults’ health. It welcomes anyone eager to understand the relationship between exercise and health management, with no prior background knowledge required.

Syllabus

  • Impact of Aging on Elderly Physical Performance
    • Senior Health Management and Aging Effects
    • Exercise for Health Promotion
  • Exercise and Health Management Relationship
    • Fitness Assessment and Health Evaluation for Older Adults
    • Functional Fitness for Older Adults
  • Physical Fitness for the Elderly: Understanding and Practice
    • The Benefits of Stretching and Aerobic Exercise
    • The Importance of Strength and Balance Training
  • Exercise Prescriptions and Guidance for the Elderly
    • Introduction to Exercise Prescription
    • Strength and Balance Training Prescriptions
  • Exercise Prescription for Special Ethnic Groups
    • Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
    • Exercise Prescription for Neurodegenerative and Cardiac Conditions
  • Preventing Sports Injuries
    • Introduction to Injury Prevention in Sports
    • Course review and further learning

Taught by

Li-Fong Lin

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