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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.
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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
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Progress Assessments are built into the end of some of the lessons for you to check your learning as you proceed through the course
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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
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Age and Opportunity website
Videos: These will provide you with extra information on some of the diseases and conditions mentioned in the lessons above
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Lesson 1
Lesson 2, part 1
Lesson 2, part 2
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis