HSX1997X Exercise Training for Older Adults
Course Description
This nationally recognized Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults online program is designed to establish a national standard to ensure the development of safe and effective exercise programs for older adults by personal trainers, allied health/medical and fitness professionals, and the general public. The certificate program has been designed to incorporate curriculum standards from the “International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults” in Collaboration with and endorsed by the World Health Organization. 200 hours.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Identify and define predictors of successful aging and demographic characteristics that relate to individual participation in physical activity programs
- Identify factors influencing physical activity participation among older adults, including barriers, motivators, regular involvement in physical activity, and behavior modification
- Understand how to design exercise programs for preventive health
- Understand how spending power, the anti-aging movement, the focus on preventative health and other factors have converged to make the 50+ market extremely desirable for the fitness industry
- Understand how to conduct an in-depth health history interview that yields important information in the development of a safe and effective exercise program
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with medication-related negative interactions during physical activity and refer back to health professional
- Explore the profession as a potential career choice with the optional field internship experience
- Prepare to work as a fitness trainer or facility manager/owner in the older adult market
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Course Fee: $2,695
To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.
