Programming Physical Activity for Specific Target Groups

Humanities & Social Sciences Program
Alicante, Spain

Dates: early Sep 2025 - late Dec 2025

Humanities & Social Sciences

Programming Physical Activity for Specific Target Groups

Programming Physical Activity for Specific Target Groups Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Alicante
Location: Alicante, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Education
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 60

DESCRIPTION

Physical activity may have several physical, psychological and social benefits for the health and quality of life of the general population. These benefits apply equally to populations with special needs such as people with obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, fibromyalgia, pregnant women or older adults with or without cognitive impairment.

This field of knowledge is a possible career path for graduates in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. From this perspective, it is crucial that students in this degree are able to assess the individual characteristics of clients and learn how to plan and implement appropriate programs suited for the needs of these clients. They should also learn how to evaluate the progress and results of the programs.

Course will consist of 60hrs of in class work and 90 hrs of independent work outside the classroom.


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