Fun ball exercises in one great course

Inject excitement into your fitness classes!


If you want to get your participants laughing and socialising, or introduce new challenges, or simply earn professional development points in a fun way, our Agility Ball for Older Adults online course is the perfect fit.


What you'll gain:

✓ Master a wide range of ball exercises for seniors
✓ Learn to adapt exercises for various fitness levels
✓ Boost participant engagement and socialisation
✓ Enhance your skills as a senior fitness instructor
✓ Earn professional development points for your fitness career


Course highlights:

✱ Downloadable handouts and sample workouts
✱ Technique tips and adaptation strategies
✱ 100% online learning with no video submissions
✱ Multiple-choice assessment with a No Fail Guarantee


COURSE DETAILS

Normal Price: $147 with 12 months access
Member Price: $132.30 with ongoing access
Duration: 6 hours
Assessment: Multiple choice quiz with No Fail Guarantee!
Materials: Exercise summaries (members), class plans, workbook


Challenge yourself and your participants by enrolling today!
LET'S GET STARTED!

Why do a ball course?

  • Create

    Create dynamic and enjoyable classes for seniors

  • Improve

    Improve participants' strength, balance, and coordination

  • Stand out

    Stand out as a specialised older adult fitness instructor

Pricing options

Choose what payment option works for you

Instructor reviews

5 star rating

So many great ideas using an agility ball.

Kaye Elias

A great course. So many exercises to try out, many easy, some challenging, all clearly demonstrated and with thorough notes.

A great course. So many exercises to try out, many easy, some challenging, all clearly demonstrated and with thorough notes.

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4 star rating

Would recommend this course to anyone

Lois Robinson

Absolutely recommend this to everyone no matter the age you train, Balls can be so much fun & lots of versatility for range of motion & great for cor...

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Absolutely recommend this to everyone no matter the age you train, Balls can be so much fun & lots of versatility for range of motion & great for core work.

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5 star rating

Great Course

Graeme Tolra

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It gives you a lot of options. This would be the fourth or fifth course I have done through Third Age Fitness.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It gives you a lot of options. This would be the fourth or fifth course I have done through Third Age Fitness.

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5 star rating

Resistance Band Course

M'Liss Steel

Comprehensive course mixture of video tutorials and text plus sample workouts (video). Easy communication style, practical demonstrations with tips and commo...

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Comprehensive course mixture of video tutorials and text plus sample workouts (video). Easy communication style, practical demonstrations with tips and common sense instructions. Highly recommended not just for active older adults, also suitable for less active or beginner.

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5 star rating

Can't wait to get started

Leona Stubbin

Carol and Trudy are amazing instructors and full of lots of great information and the exercises are fun. I can't wait to get started on doing my exercise cla...

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Carol and Trudy are amazing instructors and full of lots of great information and the exercises are fun. I can't wait to get started on doing my exercise classes.

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60 STANDING BALL EXERCISES

  • Upper body boosters - Dynamic exercises for upper body strength

  • Lower body power - Exercises to improve leg strength

  • Brain busters - Exercises to enhance coordination and balance

  • Creative combos - Exercises that combine multiple movements

  • Wall workouts - Innovative exercises using the wall for support

72 FLOOR BALL EXERCISES

  • Prone power - Floor exercises to engage upper and lower body

  • Seated strength - Floor exercises to build strength while seated

  • Legs in action - With the ball between the legs for added resistance

  • Core engagement - Exercises on the ball to challenge the core

  • Side sculpting - Floor ball exercises to target muscles on the side

  • Floor fusion - Combinations to work multiple muscle groups

36 PARTNER & CARDIO BALL EXERCISES

  • Face-to-face fun - Exercises for engaging face-to-face interaction

  • Side-by-side and back-to-back - Exercises for teamwork and fun

  • Floor partner play - Exercises for a collaborative workout

  • Cardio creativity - Incorporating a ball into freestyle cardio aerobics for a heart-pumping session

  • Materials

    Course Workbook
    Exercise summaries
    Class plan templates
    Certificate of Completion

  • Access

    Ongoing access for members
    12 months for non-members
    Unlimited logins
    100% online and self-paced

  • Support

    Phone support
    Email support
    Technical support
    Age-friendly website

Why include ball workouts?

Incorporating ball exercises into your workout programs adds a whole lot of joy to your older adults class, and is a great way to get your seniors exercising and moving without even knowing it! Balls add so much variety and can be great for improving mobility, building strength, challenging balance, and working on hand/eye coordination. They're also a great way to get your class interacting and having fun as they chase after a runaway ball, play games, and exercise together.

Challenge yourself and your participants by including a ball in your next older adults and seniors workout. Using a ball can be a great way to celebrate the end of term, or the end of the year, or to help get through the cold drudgery of winter!
SIGN UP & LET THE FUN BEGIN!

WHAT ABOUT A LITTLE PARTNER WORK?

Set up partner stations with balls, and bands if you have them, to get your participants socialising as they exercise.
Add on for only $20!
Ball and band partner exercise circuit cards pack 1 for older adults fitness classes

OR SAVE IN A BUNDLE!

We've got a huge library of 500 exercises in our Strength Training Bundle that will set you up for years to come. Ball, band and bodyweight exercises, lots of resources, big savings.
FIND OUT MORE HERE
Strength Training Bundle - Standing Bodyweight, Balance Training and Cardio Moves for Older Adults bundle and save for older adult fitness instructors

Adding a ball to your workouts brings joy and interaction to your classes, helping older adults improve mobility, build strength, and enhance coordination—all while having fun!

ACCREDITATION

PAA
2 PDPs
 AUSactive
6 CECs
 FITREC
30 pts
 NZ Reps
3.5 CPDs
 BCRPA
6 CECs
 SPRA
6 CECs

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INCLUDES BONUS WORKBOOK
Keep all your ideas, notes, class plans, and exercises together in this fantastic resource. Make class planning a breeze, and never forget an exercise, when you've got it all in one handy Course Workbook!
Grab your workbook now!
Agility Ball for Older Adults course workbook cover pages

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Ball Course Overview

    3. Introduction to working with balls

    4. Things to be mindful of in class

    1. Physical benefits

    2. Workout benefits

    3. And even more benefits ...

    1. Adapting for chair-based exercise

    2. Adapting for dumbbell workouts

    3. Adapting for different fitness levels

    1. Ball exercises for the upper body

    2. Ball exercises for the lower body

    3. Ball exercises for coordination and balance

    4. Ball exercises using combinations

    5. Ball exercises on the wall

    6. EXAMPLE: Standing circuit ball workout

    1. Ball exercises in prone position

    2. Ball exercises in seated position

    3. Exercises with the ball between legs

    4. Exercises resting on the ball

    5. Ball exercises on the side

    6. Combination ball exercises on the floor

    7. EXAMPLE: Floor ball workout

    1. Partner ball exercises facing each other

    2. Partner exercises standing S2S and B2B

    3. Partner ball exercises on the floor

    4. EXAMPLE: Partner ball workout

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 39 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

What are your colleagues saying?

5 star rating

I'll be back

Thomas James

Couldnt have enjoyed it more! Keep up the great work and will be back next year!!

Couldnt have enjoyed it more! Keep up the great work and will be back next year!!

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5 star rating

MOST PRACTICAL AND HELPFUL COURCE

kate Watson

This was so easy to navigate online while still being practical and enjoyable. The combination of great teaching and follow along classes made me confident t...

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This was so easy to navigate online while still being practical and enjoyable. The combination of great teaching and follow along classes made me confident to start teaching it to my classes.

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5 star rating

Can't wait to get started

Leona Stubbin

Carol and Trudy are amazing instructors and full of lots of great information and the exercises are fun. I can't wait to get started on doing my exercise cla...

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Carol and Trudy are amazing instructors and full of lots of great information and the exercises are fun. I can't wait to get started on doing my exercise classes.

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Meet your trainers

Third Age Fitness is dedicated to empowering fitness instructors with the tools they need to create outstanding classes for older adult participants week after week. We understand that delivering a great experience involves many components, which is why we focus on providing you with essential support, innovative ideas, effective exercises, and valuable knowledge to streamline your teaching journey.
Carol Edmeades and Trudi Edmeades, your older adults group fitness ball exercise specialists
Carol: The Ball Bouncer
Carol Edmeades is a dedicated fitness instructor, specialising in working with older adults. Carol has kept a bag of balls in her car for the past thirty years, and is always ready to incorporate fun and engaging activities into her classes. Carol focuses on bouncing balls and integrating them into freestyle aerobics routines, providing a comprehensive mind and body challenge for her participants.

Trudi: The Ball Thrower
Trudi focuses on incorporating challenging coordination exercises into her older adult ball workouts. Known for her energetic approach, she loves to throw the ball in the air during sessions, making workouts both fun and engaging, always reminding her participants that chasing after an errant ball is all part of the exercise! With years of experience, Trudi empowers her participants to try new things and keep learning.

Together, Carol and Trudi bring their expertise and creativity to the Agility Ball for Older Adults course. Their combined knowledge ensures you will gain invaluable insights and practical skills from industry leaders, empowering you to deliver effective, confidence-boosting ball exercise classes for seniors. With a focus on fun and engagement, you'll learn to incorporate agility balls into your routines, enhancing mobility and coordination for older adult participants.

8 FREE BALL EXERCISES

Boost your fitness classes with our free download of 8 Agility Ball exercises, a sneak peek into the resources and style of exercises included in Agility Ball for Older Adults.
Grab the exercises now!
Agility Ball for Older Adults free exercises download

FAQ

  • Why 'agility' ball?

    This course includes exercises for active older adults who can stand and move to the floor to exercise with a small, soft ball (also known as a chi ball, Pilates ball, or mini ball). In contrast, our Having a Ball mobility course teaches gentler, chair-based exercises designed for older adults with limited mobility, such as those in aged care settings.

  • Are these exercises suitable for all fitness levels and ages?

    They sure are! We provide beginner and advance adaptations for many of the exercises, so you can tailor them to participants of different fitness levels and with different mobility issues. It also means your participants can improve over time and you can keep challenging themselves with harder variations.

  • How long does it take to complete the course?

    You can work through the course at your own pace, and come and go as many times as you need. Most instructors finish in 5-6 hours, depending on whether they join in on our sample workouts.

  • Do I get any downloads with my enrollment?

    For sure! There are handouts for you, summary sheets if you are a member, and class plan templates for you to print off and start using to build your classes. There is also a Course Workbook with all the exercises included.

  • Is there an assessment on the theory?

    To receive your certificate you will need to successfully pass a multiple choice quiz. We want to make sure you understand the important concepts and information in the course, especially around the good technique and things to be mindful of when using a ball in older adults classes.

  • What if I fail the quiz?

    Don't worry! You can take the quiz as many times as you need to, so we guarantee that you will be able to complete the course and claim your certificate, even if it takes you a little longer!

  • Is 'Agility Ball for Older Adults' accredited?

    Yes! Accreditation points are currently available for PAA (2PDPs), AUSactive (6CECs), FITREC (30pts), NZ Reps (3.5CPDs), SPRA (TBC), and BCRPA (6CECs).

  • If I sign up now can I do the course later?

    You sure can! Our Professional Members have ongoing access to all their course enrolments. If you're not yet a member, you have 12 months to work through the course. You can come back as many times you want to during that 12 months for a refresher or new ideas.

What people say about our courses

5 star rating

Well-researched and executed

M'Liss Steel

Another well-researched and executed course. Easy to follow, excellent resources, and practical exercises that are very relevant for older adults (of any age!).

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Another well-researched and executed course. Easy to follow, excellent resources, and practical exercises that are very relevant for older adults (of any age!).

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5 star rating

I will be back to do more!

Lyn Reid

I found the course to be well-structured, informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice and will be back to do ...

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I found the course to be well-structured, informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice and will be back to do more of your courses.

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5 star rating

Comprehensive and useful

Sharon Cooper

Comprehensive amount of exercises which will be useful in my classes.

Comprehensive amount of exercises which will be useful in my classes.

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5 star rating

So many exercises! And great workbook.

Kaye Elias

Wow! This course has so many exercises and so much to offer. It gives us fantastic exercise ideas for our older adult classes, some exercises are quite chall...

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Wow! This course has so many exercises and so much to offer. It gives us fantastic exercise ideas for our older adult classes, some exercises are quite challenging. Through video demonstrations and notes, we can see how to do each exercise and the correct technique. Carol and Trudi present sample class videos so we can see what a standing bodyweight class can look like. I liked the workbook to check back on exercise pics and notes and the templates are good to help in planning a class.

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5 star rating

Awesome course to do

Graeme Tolra

I have just done this course and you learn a lot. Especially variations which is helpful if a person has an injured hip or other injuries.

I have just done this course and you learn a lot. Especially variations which is helpful if a person has an injured hip or other injuries.

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5 star rating

MUST DO!

Helen Kuru

This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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5 star rating

Lots of great ideas!

Jim McDuffie

Have started using news exercises in my Osteofit classes already.

Have started using news exercises in my Osteofit classes already.

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5 star rating

Love the course.

Mark Wrigley

A lot of great exercises which are so simple and effective. Can't wait to put them to use. Carol and Trudi you have done an amazing job. Much appreciated.

A lot of great exercises which are so simple and effective. Can't wait to put them to use. Carol and Trudi you have done an amazing job. Much appreciated.

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5 star rating

Really enjoyed the variety

Heather Walker

I really enjoyed the variety of exercises and the combination of cardio/strength and flexibility. It was great fun.

I really enjoyed the variety of exercises and the combination of cardio/strength and flexibility. It was great fun.

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5 star rating

Perfect

Susan Haviland

This is excellent. Lots of new ideas and perfectly explained and demonstrated. Videos are excellent.

This is excellent. Lots of new ideas and perfectly explained and demonstrated. Videos are excellent.

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5 star rating

Fun and Informative

Susan Whitfield

Love the course, so many new ideas and exercises. I feel confident teaching a band class now, knowing exercises that are appropriate for Older Adults.

Love the course, so many new ideas and exercises. I feel confident teaching a band class now, knowing exercises that are appropriate for Older Adults.

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5 star rating

The content of the course was fabulous

Enza shaw

Great exercise ideas and easy to understand with the demonstrations.

Great exercise ideas and easy to understand with the demonstrations.

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