Healthy Ageing: concepts, interventions and preparing for the future

Program Overview

This free online course from the University of Birmingham explores the concepts and interventions of healthy aging. Led by experts, the course covers topics such as the role of physical activity, nutrition, and research methods in promoting health and independence in aging populations. Designed in collaboration with older adults, the course is suitable for anyone interested in understanding and improving the well-being of aging individuals.

Program Outline

Outline:

The course is divided into three weeks and covers the following topics:

• Week 1: Healthy Ageing: Concepts and Interventions
• Introduction to Healthy Ageing
• The Global Context of Ageing
• Age-Related Health Inequalities
• Government Policies and Healthy Ageing
• Week 2: Physical Activity and Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
• The Role of Physical Activity in Healthy Ageing
• Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
• Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
• Week 3: Research Methods and Technologies for Healthy Ageing
• Research Methods in Healthy Ageing
• Technologies to Support Healthy Ageing
• Future Directions in Healthy Ageing Research

Teaching:

• The course is delivered by internationally recognized experts in the field of sport, exercise, and rehabilitation sciences.
• The course is designed in collaboration with older adults.
• The course is delivered online via the FutureLearn platform.

Other:

• The course is free and open to anyone, including family members, carers, nurses, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and older adults.
• The course is designed to help learners understand how lifestyle behaviours can promote health and physical independence in ageing populations.
• The course will positively impact learners' knowledge, behaviours, and practices.
• The course is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and is delivered in partnership with FutureLearn.
• The course does not offer credits towards admission to the University of Birmingham.