By: Sandy Stoub MA
ISBN# 978-0-9842758-2-3
Course Description:
This course provides an important overview of aging through physiological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. With a thorough understanding of the aging body, a health-fitness professional can design effective programs to meet the needs of students. Videos and exercise descriptions are included for chair and standing exercises as well as exercises for in the water. Meet the demands of this growing population with safe and effective exercise options.
Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
0.4 | Action Personal Trainer Certification |
4.0 | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
0.4 | American Kinesiotherapy Association (COPS-KT) |
0.2 | International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) |
0.4 | National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC) |
2.0 | National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) |
0.5 | National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) |
4.0 | National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA) |
4.0 | YMCA |
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Course Objectives:
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Understand key expectancy statistics and implications to today's aging population.
- Identify key changes in each physiological system of the body.
- Discuss importance of balance and equilibrium.
- Design multi-functional programs to meet a variety of needs.
- Discuss necessary adaptations.
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System Requirements to View This Course
This course is tablet enabled and can be viewed on an iPad or Android tablet as well as a PC or MAC Computer