Health Sciences 4074A/B Lecture 4: Week 2

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 4074A/B
• Professor: Anita Christie

Document Summary

Guidelines for physical activity and exercise in older adults: week 2. Learning objectives: define physical activity and exercise, physical activity, any exercise, movement carried out by the muscles that requires energy, not planned, ex. Improves: strength, endurance, bone density, memory, cognitive function, socialization, motivation, define the components of a smart goal, specific, measure, attainable, relevant, time-bound, generate smart goals based on example situations. Exercise: physical activity, any exercise, movement carried out by the muscles that requires energy, not planned, ex. Walking, gardening: exercise, planned, subcategory of physical activity. Involved physical activity intended to improve or maintain physical fitness: ex. Working out or sport: both have energy expenditure and beneficial to health. Benefits of physical activity for older adults: cardiovascular health, brain health, bone health, flexibility, sexual health, social, reduces pain, decreases stress, reduces risk of injury, reduces onset of diabetes, maintains muscle mass. If activity for 70-90 minutes a day there is no difference in outcome.