KIN 409 - Aging and Functional Assessments

This course will be a study of age-related physical and psychosocial changes which occur during the older adult years, their interrelationship with physical activity, with application to health promotion and disease prevention. Additionally, this course will examine the physical functional assessment methods commonly used with older adults, including those that are novel or in development. The research foundations and effectiveness of such assessments will be examined, and their appropriate utilization and interpretation will be practiced with community senior volunteers.

Prerequisites & Notes: KIN 306; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter