Personal Trainer's Toolkit: Developing Fitness Programs for Older People
$12
Course Features
Duration
2 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Lifetime Access
Accessibility
Mobile, Desktop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Intermediate
Effort
2 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
Course Overview
Alumni Network
International Faculty
Post Course Interactions
Instructor-Moderated Discussions
Skills You Will Gain
What You Will Learn
Explain the physical activity guidelines recommended for older adults
Describe recommended prescreening and fitness testing in the older adult
Identify strategies in falls prevention in the fitness setting
Describe the programming of exercise for the older adult including cardiovascular, strength and conditioning and progression programs
Identify additional safety concerns to address in the older populations in the fitness setting
Assess referral pathways for Medical and Allied Health Professionals in managing fitness programs for older people with health considerations
Target Students
Fitness trainers will often be faced with clients of different ages and abilities
Knowing how to responsibly train older people will equip trainers with the skills and safeguards to protect themselves and ensure positive outcomes for their clients
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