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Aim
Aim: The aim of this topic is to discuss the physiological/health changes associated with ageing and the implications pertaining to physical activity/exercise for people as they age.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
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Describe the effects of ageing on health, physiology and adaptation to exercise
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Identify common medical conditions associated with ageing
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Identify Uncommon medical conditions ...non-communicable diseases (NCD)
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Demonstrate an understanding of common biomechanical and physiological changes associated with ageing
Progress Assessments are built into the end of some of the lessons for you to check your learning as you proceed through the course
Lesson 1: Definitions, cardiovascular, respiratory & muscular skeletal disorders, hypertension
Lesson 2, Part 1: Metabolic disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Lesson 2, Part 2: Metabolic disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Slide Notes: Slides available for notetaking
Age and Opportunity website
Videos: These will provide you with extra information on some of the diseases and conditions mentioned in the lessons above
Lesson 1
Lesson 2, part 1
Lesson 2, part 2
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Resources
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Parkinson's Disease
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
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