Program Overview

Program Overview

The Exercise Promotion in Old Age program is a short course designed to provide participants with the latest scientific knowledge on promoting exercise and physical activity in older adults.

Program Structure

The 4-day course covers various topics, including:

• Day 1: Exercise and Health Promotion in Old Age: The Best Recipes (Exercise and Health Promotion in Old Age: The Best Recipes)
• Day 2: The Aging Human: Changes and Medical Specialties
• Day 3: Training for Endurance and Mobility in Old Age
• Day 4: Maintaining Strength, Balance, and Opportunities for Fall Prevention

Target Audience

The program is designed for professionals working in the field of exercise and physical activity promotion for older adults, including physiotherapists, sports teachers, trainers, and individuals offering services in this area.

Admission Criteria

Participants must have completed at least five days of continuing education in the esa system or equivalent.

Program Details

• Degree: Course
• Next start: August 29, 2025
• Duration: 4 days
• Fee: CHF 500 (including course materials), CHF 400 (including course materials) for esa-certified individuals and employees of Pro Senectute
• Language: German (German)

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff consists of employees from the Department of Sport, Movement, and Health, who are actively involved in research and practical application in their field.

Director of Studies

-Dr. Ralf Roth

Sponsorship

The program is sponsored by the Medical Faculty of the University of Basel in cooperation with the Swiss Health Promotion Association and its partner organizations, including:

• Per Senectute
• adult sports Switzerland (esa)
• Rheumatism League Switzerland
• BFU (Advice Center for Accident Prevention)
• SFGV (Swiss Fitness and Health Center Association)
• Professional Association for Health and Exercise Switzerland (BGB Switzerland)

Additional information

The program takes place on the following dates:

• Course block 1: Fri & Sat, 29/30. August 2025, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
• Course block 2: Fri & Sat, 19/20. September 2025, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m

##Location The program is held at the University of Basel, Department of Sport, Movement, and Health (DSBG), Grosse Allee 6, 4052 Basel.