Between August and November 2022, four Year 2 students of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) under the Sports Council from the Education University of Hong Kong participated in 10 lessons of “Street Fitness for the Elderly”. The activities aimed to enhance the physical fitness of the elderly through exercise and help the elderly develop the habit of exercising.
Before the training began, the students were accompanied by a physiotherapist to assess elders’ response, muscle strength and balance. In addition, they were led by a physical therapist to design teaching activities for 20 needy elders and got to know their characteristics through the training.
Time: August- November 2022 (every Tuesday and Friday 8am- 10am)
Year 2 students of Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) [in alphabetical order]: