Department of Health Leisure and Sports
PEP 4113/PEP 5118 Aging and Physical Performance
Class Days:
Instructor:
Office Hours:
Office:
Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 – 10:45 am/11:00-12:15 pm
Karla Caillouet
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-2:30 pm
Room 233; Bldg 72; Email:kcaillouet1@uwf.edu
Recommended Text:
Jones, C.J., & Rose, D.J. (2005). Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. Human Kinetics
Publisher: Champaign, IL.
Course Description:
The course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of the complex
physiological and psychological changes which accompany advancing age and the impact of
these changes for subsequent behavior. In addition, the course is designed as a practicum in
which students will participate in the implementation of an adult fitness program. Students will
be expected to participate in the prescription, supervision, and evaluation of an exercise
program designed for older adults.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge of physiological changes associated with the aging process and the impact of
physical activity on these changes;
2. Knowledge of predictors of successful aging;
3. Skill to administer and correctly interpret pre-exercise and health screenings for older adults;
4. Skill to administer and interpret field-based physical and mobility assessments;
5. Knowledge and skill to safely prescribe flexibility, resistance, aerobic, and mobility and
balance training programs for older adults based on special recommendations/guidelines
established by the American College of Sports Medicine;
6. Skill in exercise modification for special conditions including arthritis, diabetes, hypertension,
osteoporosis, and others;
7. Skill in blood pressure and heart rate measurement techniques;
Topics Covered:
The course will contain both, a lecture and a practical component. The lecture topics include:
 Predictors of successful aging
 Physiological aspects of aging
 Pre-exercise and health screening
 Field-based physical and mobility assessments
 Goal setting and behavioral management
 Principles of warm-up and cool-down
 Principles of flexibility, strength, aerobic, and mobility and balance training
 Exercise considerations for medical conditions
Practical Skills Include:
 Blood pressure assessment
 Adult CPR
 Calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI)
 Senior Fitness Test (SFT) administration and interpretation of results
 Correct demonstration of exercises included in the Senior Fitness Program
 Developing individualized exercise prescriptions
Evaluation and Grading System:
1) Attendance (50 points):
Absences
0–2
3
4
5
6
7 or >
Points
50 points
40 points
30 points
20 points
10 points
0 points
Due to the nature of this class your attendance is extremely important. You will be working one
on one with an older adult; if you are not there, another student will have to take care of your
client. I encourage you to use your absence for illnesses, job interviews, family emergencies,
etc. UWF sponsored events can only be excused if written documentation is provided. No more
than one absence is allowed during the “Senior Fitness Program” phase! If you have to
miss during this time, please notify either myself or the main office, at least one day in advance,
so arrangements can be made to assign one of your classmates to take care of your client.
Absences due to H1N1 infection will not count against you.
2) Tardiness (50 points):
Late arrivals to class:
0-2
3
4
5
6
7 or > late arrivals
Points:
50 points
40 points
30 points
20 points
10 points
0 points
3) Participation (50 points):
Points for participation will include professional conduct throughout the course, participation in
group projects, and tangible efforts to design and implement an individual-based strength
program for assigned client. Participation points include adherence to the University of West
Florida’s Academic Code of Conduct throughout the course. Students who exhibit consistent
commitment to make the program a success may receive additional participation points.
4) Case Study/Final Report (50 points):
Each student will write a “case study” describing the participant he/she worked with during the
senior fitness program phase. Details regarding the content of this report are outlined in
Appendix B and will be discussed during the lecture portion of the course. Late assignments will
result point deduction.
5) Exams (50 points):
There will be two exams administered at predetermined dates worth 25 points each. Exams
cannot be made up; if there is a conflict, arrangements have to be made with the instructor in
advance.
6) Practical Exam (50 points):
Each student will have to demonstrate the ability to safely and correctly administer 1 randomly
selected items of the SFT and 1 randomly selected exercises from the weight training program.
The grade will depend on correct instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of the tests.
7) Graduate Students (100 points): Graduate students will assist in designing and
implementing a research project. Graduate students will write and submit an abstract for ACSM
submission due in November (exact date is to be determined). Details of the project will be
discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Grading:
2 Exams (25 pts each)
Final Report
Attendance
Tardiness
Practical Exam
Participation
Research Project
Total
A
A MINUS
B PLUS
B
B MINUS
C PLUS
C
C MINUS
D PLUS
D
D MINUS
F
Undergraduate
50
50
50
50
50
50
300
Graduate__________
50
50
50
50
50
50
100
400
93-100 %
90- 92 %
87- 89 %
83- 86 %
80- 82 %
77- 79 %
73- 76 %
70- 72 %
67- 69 %
63- 66 %
60- 62 %
< 60 %
Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy: As members of the University of
West Florida, we commit ourselves to honesty. As we strive for excellence in performance,
integrity—personal and institutional—is our most precious asset. Honesty in our academic work
is vital, and we will not knowingly act in ways which erode that integrity. Accordingly, we pledge
not to cheat, nor to tolerate cheating, nor to plagiarize the work of others. We pledge to share
community resources in ways that are responsible and that comply with established policies of
fairness. Cooperation and competition are means to high achievement and are encouraged.
Indeed, cooperation is expected unless our directive is to individual performance. We will
compete constructively and professionally for the purpose of stimulating high performance
standards. Finally, we accept adherence to this set of expectations for academic conduct as a
condition of membership in the UWF academic community.
Assistance for Students with Special Needs: Students with special needs who require
specific examination-related or other course-related accommodations should contact Barbara
Fitzpatrick, Director of Disabled Student Services (DSS), dss@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. DSS
will provide the student with a letter for the instructor that will specify any recommended
accommodations.
Special Technology Utilized by Students:
Each UWF Student is expected to:
• activate a UWF ArgoNet email account
• access email two to three times weekly
• have basic word processing knowledge
H1N1 Infection: If you experience symptoms of the flu please do not come to class;
immediately contact me via-email so we can make arrangements to take care of your client.
Once you no longer have a fewer please stay home one more day before you return back to
class.
PEP 5118: In addition to their teaching and leadership in PEP 4118, Graduate Students will
meet with Dr. Waggener at another time for learning objectives specific to their field and course
of study in Aging and Physical Activity:
1. Review and appreciation of the history of Dr. Petra Schuler in the Aging Program at
the University of West Florida.
2. Preparation of research abstracts for submission / presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the South Eastern American College of Sports Medicine (deadline is end
of October) or another similar equally professional venue, i.e., Health Education.
University of West Florida
PEP 4113 Aging and Physical Performance
Tentative Course Outline for Fall 2012
Aug 28 Introduction: CPR Training; Predictors of Successful Aging (Ch. 2 – Lecture 1)
Aug 30 Pre-Exercise and Health Screening (Ch. 5 – Lecture 2)
Sep 4
Field-Based Physical and Mobility Assessments (Ch. 6 – Lecture 3)
Sep 6
EXAM 1; Followed by Practical Session: Blood Pressure (in Exercise
Physiology Lab)
Sep 11 Resistance Training (Ch. 12 – Lecture 4)
Sep 13 Aerobic Endurance Training (Ch.13 – Lecture 5); Overview of Flexibility
Components (Lecture 6 - Ch. 11)
Sep 18 Practical Session – SFT, Blood Pressure: Blue Studio (Room 138): Please
dress appropriately and bring your Nautilus card
Sep 20 Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions (Ch. 21 – Lecture 7)
Sep 25 EXAM 2; Overview of Strength Program Components (Stations and Data
Recording Sheets – Lecture 8)
Sep 27 Practical Session: Weight Room: Please dress appropriately and bring
your Nautilus Card
Oct 2
Practical Exams
Oct 4
Practical Exams
Oct 9
Practical Exams
Oct 11 Meet with Seniors in the Classroom - Introductions
Oct 16 Pre-Functional Assessments
Oct 18 Meet in Classroom / No Training / Evaluation of Health Activity Questionnaires
Oct 23 First Day of Training
Oct 25 Training
Oct 30 Training
Nov 1
Training
Nov 6
Training
Nov 8
Training
Nov 13 Training
Nov 15 Training
Nov 20 Training
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27 Training
Nov 29 Training
Dec 4
Training
Dec 6
Post-Functional Assessments
Dec 10 Final Report Due by Noon in My Office – Room 233, Bldg 72
Dec 11 Give Final Report to Client – Last day of training