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EXERCISE FOR THE FRAIL ELDERLY
The Exercise for Frail Elderly continuing education course is designed to further the knowledge of all fitness professionals with an emphasis on the special needs and common medical conditions of older adults. Learn how these conditions affect Frail Elders’ ability to perform activities and what exercises prescriptions you can prescribe to help them increase strength and functionality. This is not a certification course. It is an educational program to be used by all fitness professionals striving to raise their level of professionalism

EXERCISE FOR THE FRAIL ELDERLY

$699.00 Regular Price
$599.00Sale Price

  • EDUCATION UNITS: 12 CREDITS

    The Exercise for the Frail Elderly CEU Course provides trainers with the knowledge, skills and abilities to train frail elders and adults with special conditions, safely and effectively.

     

    COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Learn the common disorders and special needs of the Frail Elderly

    Learn how to setup a Group Fitness Class for Frail Elders

    Learn how to modify exercises for each special need or condition

    Learn how to make your training session motivating, safe and effective for the Frail Elderly

    COURSE OUTCOMES

    Know the variations and progressions of resistance training for Frail Elders

    Know the variations and progressions of aerobic training for Frail Elders

    Know the variations and progressions of balance exercises for Frail Elders

    Know the variations and progressions of breathing exercises for Frail Elders

    COURSE GOALS

    Understand how to complete an effective health and fitness appraisal for Frail Elders

    Understand the Wellness Model

    Understand how design an effective warm-up and cool-down for Frail Elders

    Understand how to create a sense of community with your Frail Elderly clients

    PACKAGE CONTENTS

    Textbook or recorded sessions

    Study Guide

    100 question (multiple choice, open book) CEU Exam

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