Gerontology Graduate Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Physical Health, Wellness, and Active Aging

University:

University of Arkansas

Course Number:

HDFS 58303

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $610 per credit

Start/End Dates:

August 19, 2024 - December 13, 2024

Overview

Course Description

Normative biological and physiological changes due to aging are identified with a focus on how environmental factors such as physical activity and nutrition can support healthy aging and prevention of frailty and age-related diseases. Multiple facets of active aging that can augment quality of life will be examined. Resources for implementation of inclusive programs for diverse groups of aging adults will be explored.

Contacts

Instructor

LaVona Traywick
lavonat@uark.edu

Campus Coordinator

For course access questions, contact the teaching university’s campus coordinator. For enrollment questions, contact your home university campus coordinator.

Textbooks

Nutrition for the older adult
Bernstein, M., & Munoz, N.
Edition: 2019
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Physical change and aging: A guide for helping professions.
Saxon, S. V., Etten, M. J., Perkins, E. A., & RNLD, F.
Edition: 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company.

Course Access

Blackboard at U of A

About 3 - 4 weeks before the semester starts, they will receive an email inviting them to the University of Arkansas organization. If students do not have a Microsoft account, they will have to create one. Students taking a course taught by the University of Arkansas will be granted access to the University of Arkansas course management system, Blackboard. An email will be sent to the email address provided by the student's home university with detailed instructions about procedures for logging into Blackboard and the online course. If students have not received the invite they can contact the University of Arkansas campus coordinator, Nancy Arnold. If they are having trouble with logging into Blackboard, they can contact our IT Help Desk at 479-575-4357.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Information is subject to change.

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Drops and Refunds:

Students adhere to the drop and refund policies and deadlines of their home university.

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