If you’re looking for an Senior Fitness Certification or looking to become a seniors fitness specialist, check out Fitness Education Online’s internationally recognized CEU courses. You will learn all about working with older adults including programs for older adults, group exercise, fitness classes, and healthy aging.
Senior Fitness Certification Courses
HOW DO YOU COMPLETE SENIOR FITNESS CERTIFICATION ONLINE?
Once you register for your Senior Fitness course, you will be sent your log in details. You then work through the course at your own pace, watching the videos and reading the materials. At the course there is an assessment. Once you submit your assessment, allow our team 3 business days to grade your assessment. Assuming your assessment is successful we will also send you over you completion certificate along with your CEUs / CECs. If unsuccessful, you are able to resubmit your assessment free of charge.
HOW MUCH DOES AN SENIOR FITNESS CERTIFICATION COURSE COST
Our Senior Fitness Certification courses range from $110-$197.
WHY FITNESS EDUCATION ONLINE HAS THE BEST SENIOR FITNESS CERTIFICATION COURSES FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS
Fitness Education Online is an internationally recognized CEU provider. Our courses are recognised by all the major registration bodies in the world including NASM, AFAA, Canfitpro, Fitness Australia, REPS New Zealand plus more. Our presenters are award winning international presenters.
WHY SHOULD A PERSONAL TRAINER COMPLETE AN EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS CERTIFICATION COURSE?
A Personal Trainer should complete a Senior Fitness Certification course if
- They are currently training older adults
- They want to start training older adults
- They have an interest in training older adults and physical fitness for older adults
Personal training for older adults isn’t covered in great detail in your initial Personal Training certification so chances are the training you are currently doing may not be as effective as it could be.
Completing a Senior Fitness Certification course or fitness for older adults course ensures you are currently using the most up to date strategies to train older adults
WHY SHOULD A FITNESS PROFESSIONAL COMPLETE A SENIOR FITNESS CERTIFICATION ONLINE?
There are numerous advantages to completing an exercise for older adults certification course online
- You can take as long as you like to complete the course
- You can watch the videos over and over again
- Even after completing the course you log back in and review the course material
WHY SHOULD A FITNESS PROFESSIONAL COMPLETE A SENIOR FITNESS CERTIFICATION COURSE NASM RECOGNIZES?
NASM is considered to be a global leader in certifying fitness professionals and has been around for over 30 years. If a course is recognized by NASM – it has gone through a strict accreditation process.
WHAT MODULES ARE COVERED IN THE COURSE
Level 1
Module 1: Introduction to Training Older Adults Level 1
- Introduction
- Scope Of Practice / Risk Management
Module 3: Practical Lessons
- Workout 1: Chairobics Workout
- Workout 2: Chair Yoga Workout
- Workout 3: Cognition Workout
- Workout 4: Aerobics Workout
- Workout 5: Circuit Workout
Module 5: Bonus Content (Optional)
- Getting Older Adults to Adapt Online with Sonia Wray
- Training Menopausal Women with Dr Wendy Sweet
Module 2: Theory Lessons
- Session 1: Falls Prevention and the Role PT’s Play
- Session 2: Considerations for a Successful Older Adults Session
- Session 3: Dispelling Myths When Working With Seniors
- Session 4: Top 10 Chronic conditions for older adults & how to train them
- Session 5: Growing your Seniors Business – PANEL DISCUSSION
Module 4: Course Completion
- Course Completion / Pre Assessment
- Completion / Final Assessment
- Completion / Post Assessment
- Feedback
- Updating your CEUs
- References
Level 2
Module 1: Introduction to Training Older Adults Level 2
- Introduction
- Scope Of Practice / Risk Management
Module 3: Course Completion
- Course Completion / Pre Assessment
- Completion / Final Assessment
- Completion / Post Assessment
- Updating your CEUs
- References
Module 2: Presentations
- Session 1: Fun Training for Seniors: The Myofascial Perspective
- Session 2: Training Women 50+
- Session 3: Training clients with Arthritis
- Session 4: Training clients with Parkinsons
- Session 5: Chair One Fitness
- Session 6: Pilates with Seniors – both Active and Beginners
- Session 7: Running an over 50s Gym
- Session 8: Resistance Training for women 50+
Bonus Content
- Training clients with cancer
- Training clients with Parkinsons
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS IS THIS CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZED BY?
Currently NASM, AFAA, Canfitpro and Fitness Australia, REPS New Zealand
HOW MANY CEUs / CECs WILL I RECEIVE ON COMPLETION
Training Older Adults Level 1
NASM: 1.7 CEU
AFAA: 1.5 CEUs
Canfitpro: 4 CECs
Training Older Adults Level 1
NASM: 1 CEU
AFAA: 10 CEUs
Canfitpro: 4 CECs
Training Older Adults Package
NASM: 2.7 CEUs
AFAA: 25 CEUs
Canfitpro: 8 CECs
HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE TAKE TO COMPLETE
Training Older Adults Level 1:
Approx 15 hours
Training Older Adults Level 2:
Approx 10 hours
Training Older Adults Package:
Approx 25 hours
Our Reputation Precedes Us
Don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at what our students (personal trainers just like you) are saying about us. Our wide range of courses, workouts, drills, and games have helped them develop exercise programs that are fun, safe, and effective.
The support that they’ve offered has been fantastic. My course is booked solid.
Amy
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