Master Physical Activity for the Elderly
There is a growing demand for personnel who have a theoretical understanding of the developmental processes of aging and an interest in developing programs aimed at maintaining and improving physical functioning, independence and well being in the elderly. The course aims to develop and refine students detailed knowledge and understanding of physical activity, and aging, providing a specialized training in both theoretical and applied aspects in the multidisciplinary field of physical activity for the elderly.
Applicants
It is required 180 ECTS.
Coordination
PhD Joana Carvalho (Director)
Contents and Credit Units
The program is arranged into two semesters per year, with 30 hours per month. The remainder is used for formal assessment periods and dissertation write-up. The programmes comprise a mix of research modules and subject-specific modules plus a 60-credit dissertation.
| Content | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year (60 ECTS) | ||
| Social and Cultural Gerontology | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD Rui Garcia | ||
| Biological Theories of Aging | 60h | 13 |
| Coordination: PhD José Soares (Fisiologia), José Augusto Santos (Nutrição) | ||
| Pedagogical and Educational Gerontology | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD Joana Carvalho | ||
| Motor Behaviour | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD Joana Carvalho | ||
| Pathology and Diseases in the Elderly | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD José Alberto Duarte, José Oliveira | ||
| Psychology and Aging | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: Gabinete de Psicologia | ||
| Research Methods | 15h | 3 |
| Coordination: PhD José Maia | ||
| Seminars | 45h | 9 |
| Coordination: PhD António Marques, Jorge Mota | ||
| Annual Parcial | 270h | 60 |
| 2nd Year (60 ECTS) | ||
| Studies of Review | -- | 10 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Field Work / Labor | -- | 17 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Frequency of Courses and Seminars | -- | 8 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Editor's Thesis, Preparedness and Defence of Thesis | -- | 17 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Tutorial Support | -- | 8 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Annual Parcial | -- | 60 |
| Total | -- | 120 |
Essencial Information
Number of Students
25.
Fees
1250€.
Academic Calendar
September till June.
Classes´s Regime
The classes will be taught in intensive regime during the Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the 3 rd and 4 th week of each month.
Applications
June / July (to be confirmed).
Place of achievement
The academic activities take place at the Sports Faculty
Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91
4200-450 Porto
