Overall objectives:

1 - Identify parameters throughout the life cycle that condition successful aging.
2 - Identify conditioning factors throughout the life cycle of successful aging.
3 - Recognize early intervention strategies and techniques that promote successful aging and prevent disturbed aging.
4 - Train intervention strategies that promote successful aging.

Syllabus:

1 - Parameters and conditioning factors throughout the life cycle of successful aging.
2 - Early warning signs and risk factors for disturbed aging.
3 - Early intervention strategies and techniques that promote successful aging.
4 - Preventive intervention strategies and techniques for disturbed aging.
5 - Training in the use of promoting and preventive strategies for successful aging.

Literature/Sources:

Carvalho, C.; Dorneles, C. & Rebellato, C. , 2019 , Acessibilidade cultural e envelhecimento , s/ed
Antunes, M. C. , 2015 , Educação e envelhecimento bem sucedido: a realidade portuguesa , Chaves: Intervenção
Knappe, M. F. L., Santo, A.C. G. E., Leal, M. C. C., Marques, A. P. O. , 2015 , Envelhecimento bem-sucedido em idosos longevos: uma revisão integrativa , s/ed
Azeredo, Z. , 2012 , A interação geracional como uma estratégia de envelhecimento ativo , Porto: Euedito
Fernández-Ballesteros, R. , 2011 , Limitaciones y posibilidades de la edad , Ministerio de Sanidad, Política Social e Igualdad, Secretaría General de Política Social y Consumo
Jacob, L. , 2012 , Asuniversidades seniores como projeto de envelhecimento ativo , Porto: Euedito.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The aim is to acquire and apply the knowledge foreseen in the objectives and syllabus contents. Assessment Methodology: Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20) Assessment according to Model B of the UMa Student Learning Assessment Regulation, namely in normal season. The approval of the curricular unit implies approval in all components (minimum 9.5). There is possibility of recovery in resource/improvement season for all components. The final classification is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values and is the teacher's responsibility.