Guidelines and benefits of physical activity programs for older adults will be the focus. The epidemiology of relationships between physical activity and functional independence, physiological responses to exercise and chronic adaptations with training (both cardiorespiratory and strength), and the exercise influence on age-related chronic diseases will be examined.

Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B and Kinesiology 3337A/B; OR Kinesiology 2000A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.