Duration
Physical activity advice: back pain, mental health : 7h Th
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us : 5h Th, 3h Pr
The benefits of physical activity for chronic medical conditions : 8h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Physical activity advice: back pain, mental health : Alexandre Mouton, Marc Vanderthommen
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us : Olivier Bruyère, Alexandre Mouton
The benefits of physical activity for chronic medical conditions : Arnaud Ancion, Florence Schleich
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
This course unit addresses the role of physical activity in maintaining health, independence, and quality of life during the aging process. It focuses on the adaptations required to cope with major life challenges, such as illness, loss of functional capacity, or a sedentary lifestyle. Particular attention is paid to designing physical activity interventions tailored to the needs and capabilities of older adults.
The benefits of physical activity for chronic medical conditions
COPD
chronic heart failure
obesity
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to understand the main effects of aging on physical and functional capabilities, as well as the role of physical activity in maintaining them. They will be able to identify the specific needs of an older adult and propose intervention principles tailored to their health status, capabilities, and living situation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
Lecture-style course
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Physical activity advice: back pain, mental health
M. VANDERTHOMMEN, Professeur ordinaire
Institut Supérieur d'Education Physique et de Kinésithérapie, Bât. B21, allée des Sports, 2, 4000 LIEGE - Tél. : 04/366.38.78; Fax : 04/366.29.01; e-Mail : mvanderthommen@uliege.be
Secrétariat : Mme Depaifve, Mme Hanssen ou M. Jaspar (tél. : 04/366.38.90 - 04/366.38.97)
Healthy ageing whatever life throws at us
Professor Olivier Bruyère
Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Health Economics
CHU Sart Tilman, Bât.B23
4000 Liège
Tel. : +32 (0)4 366 25 81
Fax : +32 (0)4 366 28 12
Email : olivier.bruyere@uliege.be
The benefits of physical activity for chronic medical conditions
Prof. Florence SCHLEICH
Bât. B21 Physiologie humaine et physiologie de l'effort physique
Tel.: +32 4 366..38.77 - +32 4 323.83.42
Email : fschleich@uliege.be - fschleich@chuliege.be
Stéphanie HODY, assistante
04/366.38.86 - shody@uliege.be
Secretary : Nadia ELGARA (+32 4 366.38.91 - nelgara@uliege.be) - Annie DEPAIFVE (+32 4 366.38.90 - adepaifve@uliege.be).