Unit 38: Understand the Effects of Ageing in Activity Provision

1. Understand the effects of human ageing

• 1.1 Describe the physiological disorders associated with ageing
• 1.2 Describe the psychological effects of ageing
• 1.3 Describe mental health disorders associated with ageing
• 1.4 Describe the influence of culture on perceptions of ageing

2. Understand the impact of age-related changes and activity

• 2.1 Explain how the age-related changes can impact on an individual’s engagement in activity
• 2.2 Explain how engagement in activity can affect wellbeing in relation to ageing
• 2.3 Explain ways in which an activity provider can address the challenges associated with age-related changes to engagement in activity