Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Exercise for Seniors and Older Adults

  • 2

    The Negative Outcomes Associated with a Lack of Physical Activity in the Elderly Population

    • Defining "Elderly" Alongside With Some Statistical Figures Related to this Age Group

    • Negative Outcomes Associated with Physical Inactivity in Older Adults - Part 1

    • Negative Outcomes Associated with Physical Inactivity in Older Adults - Part 2

    • Understanding Sarcopenia and its Impact on Seniors

  • 3

    The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

    • The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Muscle Strength

    • Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Balance & Coordination

    • Benefits of exercise for seniors - Weight Management

    • Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Mobility & Flexibility

    • Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Cardiovascular Health

    • Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Mental Health & Social Interaction

    • Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: Exercise Recommendations

  • 4

    Obstacles and Difficulties that are Frequently Encountered by Older Adults when Attempting to Engage in Exercise

    • Common Barriers and Challenges to Exercise Faced by Seniors

  • 5

    Special Considerations when Training Older Adults

    • Special Considerations when Training Older Adults
  • 6

    Fitness Assessments for the Elderly

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Pre-Participation Health Screening & Vital Signs

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Senior Fitness Test

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Balance Assessments

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Gait Assessments - Part 1

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Gait Assessments - Part 2

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Cardiovascular Fitness Testing

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Core Function Assessment

    • Fitness Assessments for Seniors: Movement Screening

  • 7

    Designing Training Programs for Seniors

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: General Recommendations

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: Cardiovascular Training

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: Resistance Training

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: Flexibility Training

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: Balance Training

    • Designing Training Programs for Seniors: Summary
  • 8

    Exercise Techniques & Modification

    • Sample of Balance Training Exercises for Seniors

    • Sample of Core Training Exercises

    • Sample of Resistance Training Exercises - Lower Body Muscles

    • Sample of Resistance Training Exercises - Upper Body & Back Muscles

    • Cool down - Static Stretching Exercise Sample

  • 9

    Final Message

    • Final Message
  • 10

    Survey

    • Your opinion is important to us!

    • SURVEY

  • 11

    Final Quiz

    • Final Quiz