Overview
Life expectancy is increasing. In the UK, the average person now lives to the age of 81, up from 77 in 2000.
This increase in lifespan has not been matched, however, with an increase in ‘healthspan’ – years of healthy, independent life. Many older adults suffer from increased frailty, and other common health problems.
Key facts:
This healthcare course from the University of Birmingham addresses current challenges and opportunities related to healthy ageing.
On Healthy Ageing - Concepts, Interventions, and Preparing for the Future at University of Birmingham by FutureLearn, you will learn how to assess frailty, and explore measures to slow its onset. We will also look at current physical activity guidelines and debunk myths and correct misunderstandings about nutrition in older age.
You will discover different research methodologies applied to improving healthspan.
Programme Structure
Topics:
Ageing/ frailty demographics WHO/ government targets.
Age related health inequalities.
Interventions to combat frailty.
Physical activity/ nutrition research.
Research methods/ tools and techniques.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
GerontologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This healthy ageing course is aimed at a broad audience, including, but not limited to:
Sports/biomedical/health scientists and students.
Medical and healthcare professionals and students.
Older adults who want to learn more about healthy agein
Tuition Fee
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International
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
Unlimited subscription: $39.99 / month