HEALTH, NONCREDIT

School of Allied Health and Public Safety

HEALTH, NONCREDIT (HLT)

HLT-322 BEGINNING FALL AND INJURY PREVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS

Course duration: 36 hours.

This 36-hour course is designed to teach older adults how physical activity can help reduce incidences of slips, sprains and falls. The course is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and practice of muscle development and strengthening techniques. Diet and nutrition for supporting health and maintaining healthy weight is also discussed. (11/18)