Gerontology (GMK_001)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic information and build the understanding of future public health specialists about the global, local and individual problems of ageing, recognition thereof, social, medical and psychobiological aspects for ensuring a good quality of life in old age, creating public understanding of the basic principles and techniques for promoting active ageing, for the comprehensive functioning of the individual in society.
Prerequisites
In public health, ethics, psychology, understanding of the functioning of the human physical body, physical and mental health and illness.
Learning outcomes
Define the names, content and nature of terms used in gerontology and social gerontology; the basic concepts of promoting active ageing, explain the nature of ageing as a biopsychosocial phenomenon, name the hypotheses and theories of ageing; will know the prerequisites of healthy, active ageing, application thereof in order to ensure good quality of life at any stage of ageing.
To carry out an analysis of ageing society in the context of the development of preventive measures in order to promote active ageing, choosing the most suitable strategy for achieving this goal.
The ability to prepare a target group as well as an individual plan for the promotion of healthy ageing, develop early indicators of the ageing process, and apply correction tools in pathological ageing situations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 7 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Jānis Zaļkalns |
