Course Type: Book+DVD with Online Quiz Course contents include: 
This course, based on Exercise for Older Adults and ACE's Guide to Resistance Training for Older Adults, teaches the essential information fitness professionals need to provide older adults with safe and effective fitness programming. The Exercise for Older Adults textbook covers topics ranging from the physiology of aging to techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with this growing population. Specific exercises suitable for older adults are also offered. The 26-minute DVD complements the text, illustrating effective resistance-training programming, from the importance of strength training to the special considerations that should be taken into account when designing strength-training programs for older adults. Upon completion of this course, you will have a clear and comprehensive knowledge of the older adult population and possess the appropriate instructional and communication techniques.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, a fitness professional who works with older adults should
Have a clear and comprehensive working knowledge of this population Possess instructional and communication techniques appropriate for an older adult population Be able to provide safe and effective exercise guidelines for older adults
In addition, it is important for the professional desiring to work with older clients to have an understanding of
The physiology of aging Exercise routines that adapt to age-related medical conditions Appropriate assessment protocols Teaching modes and techniques appropriate for an older population
Steps to completing this course
- After purchase, your item(s) will be shipped to you.
- Read the book and watch the DVD
- Go to http://www.acefitness.org/acestore and log in.
- After login click on "Online Learning Courses" in the "My Account" section.
- Choose the course that corresponds with your book.
- After successful completion of the quiz your CECs will automatically be added to your account with ACE.