This course provides the trainer with general guidelines for senior strength training. These guidelines include teaching strategies and training procedures, detailed instructions for free-weight and machine exercises, modifications to meet each client’s needs, alternative exercises using bodyweight and elastic bands, progress assessments, and nutrition.
STRENGTH TRAINING PAST 50
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn how to improve your clients’ health, appearance and performance
Learn the numerous advantages for active adults
Learn how to reduce risk of disease, including decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis
Learn how to keep your clients active and healthy
Learn the specific program design for clients past 50
COURSE OUTCOMES
Know how to assess your clients’ current fitness level
Know how to select the proper exercise equipment for clients over 50
Know how to train your clients with proper technique
Know the practical strength training principles
Know the sports specific programs for running, cycling, swimming, skiing, tennis and golf
COURSE GOALS
Understand how to create a beginners training program
Understand how to create an experienced training program
Understand how to create an advanced training program
Understand how to design an exercise program for sports performance
Understand proper nutrition prescriptions for your clients
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Textbook or recorded sessions
Study Guide
100 question (multiple choice, open book) CEU Exam