Integrating a Clinical Exercise Gerontology Experience into a Kinesiology Curriculum

In the next 45 years it is estimated that individuals aged 65 and older will increase by 93% in the United States. This population will require a reexamination in thinking related to what retirement is and how seniors desire to maintain their quality of life. Thus, with this demographic shift, new c...

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Published in:Kinesiology review (Champaign, Ill.) Ill.), 2015-11, Vol.4 (4), p.392-397
Main Authors: Gilson, Todd A., Deldin, Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exercise
Gerontology
Kinesiology
Physical fitness
Quality of life
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Summary:In the next 45 years it is estimated that individuals aged 65 and older will increase by 93% in the United States. This population will require a reexamination in thinking related to what retirement is and how seniors desire to maintain their quality of life. Thus, with this demographic shift, new career opportunities will be available for students in older adult fitness, and kinesiology graduates can be at the forefront of providing physical activity to promote public health. Through the exploration of an off-campus clinical exercise gerontology experience at Northern Illinois University, specifics of the program and potential barriers are discussed, with an eye toward assisting other institutions that wish to begin/enhance a similar program. Finally, benefits and future opportunities are highlighted showing how this partnership has led to an improved quality of life for seniors and strengthened relationships with the larger community.
ISSN:2163-0453
2161-6035
DOI:10.1123/kr.2015-0040