Functional Capacity
Module 3: Discussion 3.1 - Coach Ballard Small Discussion Group 03
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Discussion 3.1 - Functional capacity
PROMPT
· How important is exercise in functional capacity?
· How can mobility issues be revealed in seniors?
There is a 300-word minimum requirement for your Initial Post for Discussion 3.1. Grading Rubric for specifics.
For this discussion, use the information from the article and the videos for Module 3 to answer the following:
Instructions:
· Discuss how the lack of mobility can affect an elderly person's life?
· How can mobility issues be determined?
· Can mobility issues be corrected?
· What is the life course approach in Public Health?
· How can this approach assist seniors?
· How might the information in the "Life Course" video help your current health?
· Expand on the "Life Course" & "Mobility & the Elderly" videos.
· What do the seniors in the "5 Super Fit Seniors" & "Seniors citizens find synchronized swimming.." videos do to preserve their mobility?
· How can exercise correct or modify mobility issues?
· Explain the concept of "full mobility" & how it can be achieved in late-life.
Grading: BSPH AO Discussion Board GRADING RUBRIC.pdf
Videos to watch :links below
Reading:
Reading #1
Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective-Read Chapters 4-5
Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett PublishersThe concept of mortality & the importance of mobility.
Website #1
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/two-questions-can-reveal-mobility-problems-in-seniors-201309186682 (Links to an external site.)
Citation: Harvard Health Letter 9-19-13.Two tests can reveal mobility issues in seniors.
Reading #2
PowerPoint Files
The PowerPoint slides may be used as a review tool for quizzes and tests.
CH04.pptx Actions | CH05. Actions pptx
Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett Publishers