Totter CPD Course

These are the learning outcomes offered from this course

• Discuss the ACSM physical activity guidelines for older adults in terms of frequency, intensity, time, and type
• Describe the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale as a method for assessing exercise intensity
• Describe the exercise positions for chair-based exercises to accommodate varying levels of mobility and stability
• Discuss considerations for ensuring safety and effectiveness in home-based exercise sessions
• Identify considerations for group exercise sessions, including space management and equipment availability
• Identify the exercises and sequence during each component of the Totter exercise programme

Included Modules

Part 1

• Introduction
• Course introduction
• About this course
• HEALTHY AGEING
• Introduction
• Demographics of older adults
• Theories of ageing
• Health as people age
• Challenging the myths about ageing
• Summary

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OLDER ADULTS

• Introduction
• Benefits of physical activity
• Barriers to physical activity
• The fear of falling
• Summary

  PART 1 SUMMARY AND KNOWLEDGE TEST

• Part 1 summary
• Knowledge test

Part 2

PART 2 INTRODUCTION

• What you will learn

LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Introduction
• Scope of practice
• Screening
• Risk stratification and contraindications
• Onward referral and sign-posting
• Data protection
• Health and safety and the exercise environment
• Summary

INTERACTING WITH OLDER ADULTS

• Introduction
• Communication
• Building relationships
• Emotional support
• Summary

PART 2 SUMMARY AND KNOWLEDGE TEST

• Part 2 summary
• Knowledge test

Part 3

PART 3 INTRODUCTION

• What you will learn

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES FOR OLDER ADULTS

• Introduction
• Session structure
• Physical activity guidelines
• Exercise session considerations
• Monitoring intensity and fatigue management
• Chair based exercise
• Home based sessions
• Group based sessions
• Summary

EXERCISES FOR OLDER ADULTS

• Introduction
• Warm-up
• Strength
• Balance
• Cool-down
• Programme design
• Summary

PART 3 SUMMARY AND KNOWLEDGE TEST

• Part 3 summary
• Knowledge test