Description
If you’re not certified to train older adults, you are missing a huge part of the fitness market. Fitness programming for older adults often requires special considerations due to health conditions, loss of muscular strength, compromised balance or lack of self confidence. This course will help you understand age related conditions, assess abilities and determine appropriates exercise exercise prescriptions for older adults. Newly expanded for 2005 to include more fitness programming for special populations.
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- Physiology and Psychology of Aging
- Fitness Programming for Low Back
- Fitness Programming for Diabetes
- Fitness Programming for Hypertension and Stroke
- Safety and Screening Guidelines
- Physical Changes Concerns
- Functional Fitness Assessment
- Teaching and Leadership Skills
- Chair and Walk Exercise
- Nutrition and Aging
- Body Awareness and Alignment
- Nutritional Needs
- Walking
- Stretching
- Relaxation
- Circuits
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
