Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
REC 4210 - Principles of Aging, Physical Activity, and Recreation
Designed to assist students in understanding the cultural characteristics of the over 65 population with specific application towards physical activity and recreation. The course discusses the aging process, strategies to keep the older person involved in physical activities and recreation, and the benefits of lifetime physical activity. Students apply knowledge to assess their own lifestyle and its impact towards their successful aging.
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Diversity and Practice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to analyze their own lifestyle in relationship to identified strategies for successful aging and reflect on their future as a member of the senior population;
- Students will be able to reflect on their assumptions, biases and communication style as relates to the senior population;
- Students will be able to identify the cultural commonalities and diversity within the physical, emotional, and social characteristics of the over 65 population;
- Students will be able to discuss the impact physical activity and recreation can have on the physiological, emotional and psychological changes associated with the aging process;
- Students will be able to create and present a balanced program of activities for a select senior population demonstrating an empathic understanding of their needs and values.
- Students will be able to demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal skills in leading a recreational activity appropriate for a selected senior population;
- Students will be able to demonstrate curiosity and openness to the needs and views of the senior population while conducting interviews and assessments.
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