Wichita State University
College of Education
Course Syllabus Outline
Spring 2001 Semester
The Center for Physical Activity and Aging
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies
KSS 750E, Fitness Instruction of Older Adults
| Note: |
Weather Cancellations - Call 978-6633 (select 2) to obtain information on weather related class cancellations. |
Required Text:
Exercise for Older Adults, ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals, by the American Council on Exercise
Course Objective:
This course will provide a high quality training opportunity for full-time students as well as individuals who are already active in the field but have limited resources for additional training. This course will prepare individuals to lead moderate-intensity exercise programs designed for independent older adults with medical clearance to exercise safely. In addition, it will cover how to adapt exercises for medically cleared older adults with non-disabling medical conditions such as obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and balance disorders. The knowledge and skills that will be gained from this course will aid instructors in helping older adults adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles.
Topics Covered:
- Overview of Aging and Physical Activity
- Benefits and Components of Fitness to the Older Adult
- Motivation Skills
- Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
- Exercise Leadership
- Screening and Physical Assessments
- Exercise Program Design
- Goal Setting
- Components of Proper Warm-up/Cool-down/Flexibility
- Benefits of Aerobic Training
- Benefits of Strength Training
- Age-Related Changes and Balance
- Balance Training
- Age-Related Medical Conditions
- Aqua Activities
- Injury Prevention and Emergency Response
- Osteoporosis
- Legal Issues
- Chair Exercise
Class Grading Criteria:
| Student Project |
40% of final grade |
See attached information concerning the student project requirements |
| Student Participation |
20% of final grade |
Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions and various activities |
| Final Exam |
40% of final grade |
Will consist of essays questions pertaining to information presented in class |
Tentative Schedule:
| Week 1 |
| Tuesday |
Jan 16 |
Mike/Ruth |
Informed Consent Information
Course Information
Why a Course Like This is Needed
Chapter 1 — Physiology of Aging and Exercise
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| Thursday |
Jan 18 |
Ruth |
Benefits and Components of Health Related Fitness
Activity: Warm-up/Cool-down/Flexibility
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| Week 2 |
| Tuesday |
Jan 23 |
Mike |
Chapter 2 — Understanding and Motivating Older Adults |
| Thursday |
Jan 25 |
Ruth |
Legal Issues
Activity: Resistance Bands
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| Week 3 |
| Tuesday |
Jan 30 |
Mike/Ruth |
Chapter 4 — Pre-Exercise Screening and Fitness Assessment |
| Thursday |
Feb 1 |
Ruth |
Chapter 6 — Exercise Leadership
Activity: Resistance Training Through Weight-lifting
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| Week 4 |
| Tuesday |
Feb 6 |
Mike |
Chapter 6 — Exercise Programming Program Design and Goal Setting |
| Thursday |
Feb 8 |
Ruth |
Chapter 5 — Older Adult Exercise Techniques
Activity: Cardiovascular Exercise
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| Week 5 |
| Tuesday |
Feb 13 |
Mike |
Chapter 5 — Older Adult Exercise Techniques, Benefits of Strength Training |
| Thursday |
Feb 15 |
Ruth |
Chapter 5 — Older Adult Exercise Techniques, Benefits of Aerobic Training
Activity: Enhancing Balance, Chair Activities
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| Week 6 |
| Tuesday |
Feb 20 |
Mike |
Age-related Changes in Balance |
| Thursday |
Feb 22 |
Ruth |
Activity: Balance Assessments
Activity: Resistance Balls
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| Week 7 |
| Tuesday |
Feb 27 |
Mike |
Chapter 3 — Common Health Challenges Faced by Older Adults |
| Thursday |
Mar 1 |
Ruth |
Activity: Water Exercises |
| Week 8 |
| Tuesday |
Mar 6 |
Mike |
Osteoporosis Injury Prevention and Emergency Response |
| Thursday |
Mar 8 |
Ruth |
Course Exam — Final Class |
Student Project
The purpose of the student project is to familiarize the student with the various instructional techniques involved with teaching exercise to the older adult population. Through the student project the student will gain practical experience necessary to improve and perfect instructional and leadership skills.
Student Project Requirements:
- All students must instruct and lead one exercise class consisting of no less than five older adults.
- Instruction and leadership of the class must be videotaped.
- The class format should be structured to include the fitness concepts covered during the KSS 750E class.
- Warm-up/Cool-down (required)
- Muscular strength (using equipment available)
- Muscular endurance (using equipment available)
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Cardiorespiratory fitness (whatever available)
- Chair exercise
- Floor exercise
- Water exercise
- The class should be no less than 50 minutes in length
- It is recommended that students from the 750E class work in twos or threes and teach the above concepts as a team (each teaching various aspects of the class).
- The class should include music concepts covered in class.
The student project is due to Dr. Rogers or Ruth Bohlken by April 30, 2001.
Please feel free to talk with Dr. Rogers or Ruth Bohlken if you have questions concerning class format, equipment needed, music, finding a class, etc. We will be glad to assist you in obtaining the necessary equipment or class participants needed for this project.
