Learn to design specialized fitness programs for older adults that enhance physical health, mental well-being, and community cohesion.
The ageing population is becoming more prominent, emphasising the need for specialised fitness programmes tailored to older adults. As physical activity impacts not just bodily health, but also mental well-being, there’s an urgent call for fitness professionals to equip themselves with the requisite skills. Tailored exercise programmes for older adults can combat feelings of isolation, enhance mental health, and improve community cohesion. write a sentence course description on this
Part 1
Introduction
• Course overview and how to study
• Introduction to demographics of older adults and the impact of COVID-19
Ageing
• Theories of ageing and life stages
• Physiological and biochemical impact on bones, muscles, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous systems, and metabolic conditions
Physical Activity for Older Adults
• Effects and barriers of physical activity
• Falls as a risk of inactivity
Nutrition Principles for Older Adults
• Nutrition principles tailored for older adults
Behaviour Change for Older Adults
• Behaviour change theories and models
• SMART goals and self-efficacy
Summary and Knowledge Test
• Course summary and final knowledge test
Part 2
Introduction
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
• Data protection, screening, risk stratification, and scope of practice
Assessments
• Functional assessments, communication, and fall risk management
Interventions
• Physical activity and falls-specific interventions
• Marketing to older adults
Summary and Knowledge Test
• Course summary and final knowledge test
Part 3
Introduction
Exercise Guidelines and Session Structure for Older Adults
• Exercise guidelines, monitoring, session structure, and home-based exercise
Fatigue Management and Evaluation of Sessions
• Fatigue management, session evaluation, and onward referral
Pilates for Older Adults
• Pilates considerations and exercises
Common Medical Conditions
• Managing osteoporosis, menopause, arthritis, joint replacements, cardio-metabolic conditions, COPD, asthma, and neurological conditions
Summary
• Overall course summary
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