Partner Specialist Program

Alzheimer's Fitness

2.0 ACE CECs

As an Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist, gain practical, science-backed strategies to keep minds sharp and bodies strong at any age.

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Aion Fitness

Are you ready to help clients stay sharp, strong, and confident as they age?

As an Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist, you'll gain the skills to design engaging, brain-boosting fitness experiences that support both cognitive and physical health. With practical tools like memory drills, movement-based games, and brain-healthy coaching strategies, you'll be equipped to serve clients concerned about Alzheimer's or cognitive decline—helping them move with purpose and live with clarity.

This course is authored and presented by Jonathan Ross, a two-time IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, international presenter, and brain fitness advocate known for translating neuroscience into energizing workouts. He has been featured by CNN, The Washington Post Live, and Discovery Health.

Designed to Help You Succeed

Advance your career with confidence
Deliver brain-boosting movement experiences by seamlessly integrating memory, coordination, and reactivity drills into your current fitness programming—no fancy equipment required.
Make a difference for clients concerned with cognitive health
Learn to coach with clarity and empathy as you support individuals looking to maintain mental sharpness or manage cognitive decline through lifestyle choices proven to support brain health.
Stand out from the competition
Position yourself as the go-to professional for Alzheimer's-informed, brain-focused fitness by earning a unique, science-based credential that sets you apart in your community.

Special skills require a special program

The Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist Course blends movement science with brain science, helping you design programming that enhances memory, coordination, attention, and confidence. You’ll explore key brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s, learn how lifestyle factors influence cognitive function, and discover how to add powerful mental challenges into your clients’ physical workouts.

With nearly 100 exercise demonstrations, coaching insights, and cutting-edge research made practical, this course prepares you to serve adults of all ages—especially those looking to age with strength, clarity, and purpose.

How do I become a Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist?

To become an Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist, you must complete the full curriculum and pass all quizzes with a score of 80% or higher. No prerequisites required. You'll receive a certi?cate, and your credential will never expire or need renewal.

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$799

RENEWAL VOUCHER TERMS & CONDITIONS

In order to redeem a renewal voucher, ACE Professionals must meet all renewal requirements and still move through the purchase process required for renewal. Once they add a renewal to their virtual cart at ACEfitness.org, the voucher will be detected and the item discount will be recognized. This transaction must be separate from the original qualifying purchase.
Renewal vouchers are good for renewal of a single credential.
Renewal vouchers awarded to ACE Professionals who hold more than one credential will be automatically applied to the next on-time renewal processed, not necessarily the next credential up for renewal.
There is no limit to the number of renewal vouchers an ACE Professional may receive.
Renewal vouchers must be must be used within 30 months of purchase date of qualifying materials.
Renewal vouchers are only applicable for on-time renewals, and may not be applied to late renewals that incur additional fees.
Renewal vouchers are non-transferable and hold no cash value.
Renewal voucher promotions override all other discount programs and may not be used in conjunction with other discounts.
Refunds on materials will not be granted to those who have redeemed their renewal voucher.
Those who receive refunds on materials are not eligible to redeem their renewal voucher.

*eBook compatible with desktops (Mac & PC), tablets and smartphones (iOS & Android) only. Cannot be printed.

Curriculum

Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist Program

Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By the Numbers

Explore the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease and how key behavioral factors, including physical activity, can influence its trajectory. You’ll review population trends, risk statistics, and research-backed evidence highlighting the positive impact of exercise on brain health.

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Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Gain a clear understanding of how Alzheimer’s differs from other forms of dementia, including the stages, symptoms, and the areas of the brain most affected. This module also provides historical context and sets the foundation for identifying early signs of cognitive decline.

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Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 3: Mechanisms of Disease, Treatment, and Causes/Contributing Factors

Take a closer look at the underlying biological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s, such as amyloid plaque buildup and mitochondrial disruption. You’ll examine environmental and genetic risk factors, why current medical treatments have fallen short, and how movement may support cognitive resilience.

PDF

Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify

Learn how lifestyle behaviors such as exercise, nutrition, social connection, and quality sleep can support brain function and reduce dementia risk. This module introduces non-pharmacological interventions shown to benefit brain health and discusses the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and other neurotrophic factors in protecting the brain.

PDF

Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s: Lost Connections

Understand the emotional and social toll Alzheimer’s takes on both individuals and caregivers. You’ll explore how physical activity, music, play, and other interactive strategies can help restore connection, improve mood, and enhance the quality of life for all involved.

PDF

Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 6: Exercise Examples

Discover practical examples of how to incorporate cognitive challenges into physical activity to optimize brain engagement. From walking drills to memory-based circuits, this module provides dozens of creative exercises that target attention, problem solving, and combined motor-cognitive training.

PDF

Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Module 7: Business Module: Professional Application

This final module helps you navigate real-world application, including how to collaborate with allied health professionals, understand the intake and referral process, and operate within your professional scope. Learn how to position your services to support clients with cognitive decline and their families.

PDF

Recorded Video

Online Quiz

Reviews

John

9/1/2025 12:00 AM

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RENEWAL VOUCHER TERMS & CONDITIONS

Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By the Numbers

Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Module 3: Mechanisms of Disease, Treatment, and Causes/Contributing Factors

Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify

Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s: Lost Connections

Module 6: Exercise Examples

Module 7: Business Module: Professional Application

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John