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- Title
Programa "DT-Tênis 60+": uma proposta de sistematização para o aprendizado do tênis e prevenção de quedas de idosos.
- Authors
Juchem, Luciano; de Maio Nascimento, Marcelo
- Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present the proposal for the systematization of the training program "DT-Tennis 60+" specifically for learning the fundamentals of Tennis and preventing falls from older adults. METHODS: Qualitative descriptive study, which reviewed the literature on the themes of human aging and falls, the Play and Stay methodology, suggested for the teaching of tennis, and the Dual Task methodology, suitable for planning exercises to prevent older adult falls. RESULTS: Two illustrations were presented on the conceptual basis of the proposal "DT-Tennis 60+", in addition to a structural model on the phases of the class, containing the organization of the contents, sequence of activities and duration. The text ends with images about teaching materials to be used in class, followed by practical exercises to adapt the student with the racket and the teaching of the forehand technique. CONCLUSION: The methodological principle of the training proposal "DT-Tennis 60+" can be adopted by tennis professionals in their daily practices with the older adult population for the development of motor and cognitive skills, as well as, the reduction of the risk of falls.
- Subjects
OLDER people; THEMES in literature; TEACHING aids; STRUCTURAL models; ADULT development
- Publication
Caderno de Educação Física e Esporte, 2020, Vol 18, Issue 2, p115
- ISSN
2318-5104
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.36453/2318-5104.2020.v18.n2.p115