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Training Older Adults (11CPDS)
Registered with RERPS India for 11CPDs
Course Details
♦ 100% online.
♦ No time limit.
♦ Approx 10 hours of coursework.
♦ Assessment is multiple choice (no video).
♦ CPDs and completion certificate delivered within 24 hours of completion.
♦ Lifetime access to all coursework.
♦ Registered with RERPS India for 11CPDs
Why Specialise in Training Older Adults
As the population ages, the demand for fitness professionals who understand the unique needs of older adults is rapidly increasing. Older adults face a variety of age-related challenges such as reduced mobility, decreased bone density, muscle loss, and chronic health conditions, all of which require a thoughtful and specialized approach to exercise.
By specialising in training older adults, you’ll be equipped to create safe, effective programs that focus on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and overall functional fitness. You’ll also help older clients maintain independence, prevent falls, and manage chronic conditions, significantly improving their quality of life.
This specialisation not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on an underserved demographic but also opens up a growing niche in the fitness industry. You’ll stand out as a trainer who can confidently work with older clients, providing them with tailored, life-enhancing programs that support both their physical and mental well-being.
What's actually covered in the course...
Training Older Adults (11CPDs)
Presentation 1: Falls Prevention and the Role Personal Trainers Play
Learn how to reduce the risk of falls in older adults through tailored exercise programs. Discover the critical role personal trainers can play in enhancing balance, strength, and mobility for long-term independence.
Presentation 2: Considerations for a successful older adults session
Understand key factors such as mobility limitations, cognitive health, and exercise progression. Learn how to create safe, effective, and engaging sessions that cater to the unique needs of older adults, promoting both physical and mental well-being.
Presentation 3: Chronic conditions for older adults & how to train them
Gain insight into the most common chronic conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn tailored exercise strategies to safely and effectively improve strength, mobility, and quality of life for clients managing these conditions.
Presentation 4: Fun Training for Seniors: The Myofascial Perspective
The Myofascial Perspective: Explore how myofascial training can enhance flexibility, movement, and overall function in older adults. Learn engaging, low-impact exercises that are not only safe but enjoyable, helping seniors improve their mobility and reduce discomfort while having fun.
Presentation 5: Chair Aerobics Workouts
Discover low-impact, seated aerobic routines designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility in older adults. These fun and accessible workouts are perfect for clients with mobility challenges, helping them stay active and engaged.
Presentation 6: Balance Training for Older Adults
Learn essential exercises that target stability, coordination, and core strength to reduce fall risk and improve confidence. Help older adults maintain independence by incorporating balance training into their routine, enhancing both physical and functional abilities.
Presentation 7: Resistance Band Training for Older Adults
Discover how to use resistance bands to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility in older adults with low-impact exercises. Learn practical techniques that are safe, adaptable, and effective for maintaining muscle tone and functional movement.
Presentation 8: Panel Discussion - Growing Your Seniors Business
Hear from industry experts on strategies to expand your fitness business by catering to the growing senior population. Learn about marketing, program development, and client retention tactics to successfully build a thriving seniors-focused fitness business.
Bonus Content: Including live workouts with older adults and real life case studies
Gain exclusive access to live workout demonstrations with older adults and explore real-life case studies. See firsthand how tailored exercises are applied, and learn practical strategies for adapting workouts to meet the unique needs of seniors.
FAQs - About The Course
Is this course accredited?
This course is registered with CIMSPA for 20CPDs
Is the course recognised internationally?
This course is registered in
USA (NASM, ACE and AFAA)
Canada (Canfitpro)
Australia (AUSactive)
New Zealand (REPS New Zealand)
India (REPS India)
Can I complete the course at my own pace?
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Do I need any prior knowledge before enrolling in these courses?
Assumed knowledge is that you have completed a Level 2 Fitness Instructor course or equivalent
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