PEHR 4200 - Healthy Aging

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Ed. Health & Rec

Description:

Emphasizes the basic physiological changes in older adults. Methods to improve the quality of life among older adults will be stressed. Additional content will include elements of health promotion, wellness programming, behavior change, lifelong learning and development, and relevant research findings pertaining to older adults. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine the changes in major organ systems pertaining to the aging population at the developmental level. 2. Identify selected disease and their relationship to the aging population at the developmental level. 3. Discuss research topics in the field of the aging population. 4. Conduct review of current literature on relevant topics. Prerequisites: PEHR 3700 and PEHR 3705 (both grade C- or higher). FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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