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1. Definition of gerontology 2. Demography and epidemiology of aging
3. Aging mechanisms a. Theories of aging b. Biological aspects of aging
c. Biological and chronological age 4. Pathophysiological background of aging
a. Effects of aging on the motor system b. Effects of aging on the
cardiovascular system c. Effects of aging on the brain and cerebral circulation
d. Influence of aging on other body systems (skin, sensations, genitourinary
system, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system, immune system, respiratory
system) e. Chronic diseases in elderly f. Body composition of elderly persons
g. Cognitive decline and dementia h. Age fragility i. Sarcopenia and osteopenia
j. Psycho-social aspects of aging 5. Prevention of aging-related complications
a. Exercise in old age i. Health aspects of physical load and physiological
aspects of physical load in old age ii. Health aspects of exercise and sports in
old age iii. Planning the exercise sports training in old age iv. Leading of
sports training for the elderly v. Ethical and moral standards in training with
the elderly vi. Effects of sports training for the elderly to maintain health
and physical performance vii. Precautionary measures and contraindications for
workout in old age, principles of safe workout in old age 6. Basics of nutrition
for elderly 7. Elderly worker 8. Preparation and implementation of strategies
for healthy aging