Balance Training for Older Adults
Cost: AU$159 | Duration: 4.5 hours
Good balance is critical for living a good life - especially for older adults. As we age, the chance of losing our balance and having a fall increases dramatically over the age of 60, and the consequences of a fall on an older adult can be devastating.
But we can help! Older adults who participate in a balance training program reduce their risk of falling by 25%, with concentrated balance exercises the key to improving and maintaining our balance as we age.
So we have put together over 100 balance exercises - static, moving, changing, walking practical exercises that you can do with your older adult clients to improve their balance, and their confidence, to go about their every day lives.
Included in the course:
• Video demonstrations of every exercise with all the tips and technique to teach confidently
• Example balance workouts so you can see different ways to put together the exercises
• Balance Cards for you to give to clients who are looking for exercises to do at home
• An understanding of why our balance declines as we age
• Reasons why good balance is crucial for older adults to maintain their independence
• Personal stories about our experiences with falls and balance
• Ideas for how to incorporate balance training into your classes.
• 44-page colour workbook to write down notes on technique and variations
• Class Plan Templates to build balance classes effortlessly
+ MEMBERS BONUS: Use your coupon code to get bonus summary handouts that list every exercise, for you to print off and take to class!
Balance training is so important, and there are so many fun ways that you can incorporate balance exercises into your classes. Sign up now and join us as we show you lots of ways to get your older adults building strength and balance, without even knowing it!
The course is 100% online with no video submissions required - assessment is an online multiple choice quiz. You can stop and start the course as many times as you need to, and members get unlimited ongoing course access for the lifetime of their membership!
COURSE DETAILS:
Cost: AU$159 ($143.10 for members)
Duration: 4.5 hours
Materials: 44-page full colour manual, 8 handouts for members, 3 handouts for clients
Assessment: Online multiple choice quiz
Access: Unlimited for members, 12 months for non-members
But we can help! Older adults who participate in a balance training program reduce their risk of falling by 25%, with concentrated balance exercises the key to improving and maintaining our balance as we age.
So we have put together over 100 balance exercises - static, moving, changing, walking practical exercises that you can do with your older adult clients to improve their balance, and their confidence, to go about their every day lives.
Included in the course:
• Video demonstrations of every exercise with all the tips and technique to teach confidently
• Example balance workouts so you can see different ways to put together the exercises
• Balance Cards for you to give to clients who are looking for exercises to do at home
• An understanding of why our balance declines as we age
• Reasons why good balance is crucial for older adults to maintain their independence
• Personal stories about our experiences with falls and balance
• Ideas for how to incorporate balance training into your classes.
• 44-page colour workbook to write down notes on technique and variations
• Class Plan Templates to build balance classes effortlessly
+ MEMBERS BONUS: Use your coupon code to get bonus summary handouts that list every exercise, for you to print off and take to class!
Balance training is so important, and there are so many fun ways that you can incorporate balance exercises into your classes. Sign up now and join us as we show you lots of ways to get your older adults building strength and balance, without even knowing it!
The course is 100% online with no video submissions required - assessment is an online multiple choice quiz. You can stop and start the course as many times as you need to, and members get unlimited ongoing course access for the lifetime of their membership!
COURSE DETAILS:
Cost: AU$159 ($143.10 for members)
Duration: 4.5 hours
Materials: 44-page full colour manual, 8 handouts for members, 3 handouts for clients
Assessment: Online multiple choice quiz
Access: Unlimited for members, 12 months for non-members
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FREE BONUS WORKBOOK!
Keep your notes together with this fabulous course workbook that helps you keep everything you've learnt in one handy place. Add in your ideas, variations, and notes as you work through the course, and use it later to plan your balance class. Includes bonus class plan templates!
Reviews
Comprehensive, practical, well thought out
Kaye Elias
Third Age Fitness produce such comprehensive, practical, well thought out courses and they have done it again. This time with balance. Balance is so importan...
Read MoreThird Age Fitness produce such comprehensive, practical, well thought out courses and they have done it again. This time with balance. Balance is so important to everyone and this course gives us loads of exercises and moves to use with our clients both as one on one and in group settings. There's no excuse not to incorporate balance into our programs, the useful handouts mean we will never be short of ideas to use with our clients.
Read LessGreat Course!
Katrina Kalfin
I have been working with older adults for 13 years and this course has given me many new ideas to include in my class. Thanks girls!
I have been working with older adults for 13 years and this course has given me many new ideas to include in my class. Thanks girls!
Read LessThis is a great online course
Margaret Coates
Video presentations make it easy to grasp content and so many practical ideas concisely presented. Content of this course is well presented and structured.
Video presentations make it easy to grasp content and so many practical ideas concisely presented. Content of this course is well presented and structured.
Read LessWell-balanced course
LESIA DUNN
This course was informative, produced a great range of exercises and support material. The videos were easy to watch and I congratulate both Instructor and p...
Read MoreThis course was informative, produced a great range of exercises and support material. The videos were easy to watch and I congratulate both Instructor and participant for their efforts. Their presentation was professional and natural.
Read LessExcellent course (again)
M'Liss Steel
Excellent course (again), thorough with clear commentary and terrific handouts.
Excellent course (again), thorough with clear commentary and terrific handouts.
Read LessExcellent
Marita Carrigan
Structure of the course was excellent. Information was really clear and well presented.
Structure of the course was excellent. Information was really clear and well presented.
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Jane Sturzaker
Excellent course not just for older adults.
Excellent course not just for older adults.
Read LessHelpful info and exercise demos!
Hanie Anaraki
Five stars!
Five stars!
Read LessThank you!
Dee Sheffrin
Very clear demonstrations, explanations and great technique shown by Trudi. I liked the short videos and cards to print out. Great examples to incorporate ...
Read MoreVery clear demonstrations, explanations and great technique shown by Trudi. I liked the short videos and cards to print out. Great examples to incorporate into my classes. Thank you
Read LessMoney well spent
Linda Burroughs
A lot of great information and new ideas to try in class. I loved the course. It was money well spent.
A lot of great information and new ideas to try in class. I loved the course. It was money well spent.
Read LessTerrific
Dimi Chris
Fun, interesting.
Fun, interesting.
Read LessA really practical course
Caroline McDonald
I enjoyed it. I liked the way when I needed help there was a quick response.
I enjoyed it. I liked the way when I needed help there was a quick response.
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Buy our Professional Membership + Balance Training bundle and you'll save over $25.
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Buy our Professional Membership + Balance Training bundle and you'll save over $25.
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Points Bundle #1 (Resistance Bands, Balance Training, Mobility Bundle #1)
BundleWant to grab all your professional development points in one hit? Sign up now to three great older adults online training courses, and save while you learn! Includes Resistance Bands, Balance Training, and Mobility Bundle #1.
$400
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Points Bundle #3 (Intro, Balance Training, Mobility Bundle #1)
BundleWant to grab all your professional development points in one hit? Sign up now to three great older adults online training courses, and save while you learn! Includes Introduction to Working with Older Adults, Balance Training and Mobility Bundle #1.
$325
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Points Bundle #4 (Balance Training, Level 1 Workshop, Membership)
BundleWant to grab all your professional development points in one hit? Sign up now to three great older adults online training courses, and save while you learn! Includes Balance Training, Older Adult Fitness - Level 1, and Professional Membership.
$520
And a few more reviews!
Fantastic.
Danielle Stevens
It was fantastic, built my confidence and knowledge which is what I was after. Thank you!
It was fantastic, built my confidence and knowledge which is what I was after. Thank you!
Read LessI'll definitely be back for more!
Tracy Mata
I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop and picked up a lot more tips and ideas to use in my classes. Thank you. Great information. Very clear and precise. I will...
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed this workshop and picked up a lot more tips and ideas to use in my classes. Thank you. Great information. Very clear and precise. I will be doing more of your workshops.
Read LessPlenty of new resources
Kellyann Clarke
Excellent.
Excellent.
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Consie Severson
Very informative and well presented.
Very informative and well presented.
Read LessGreat course, thank you ladies!
Pat Cameron
I have been teaching older adults since the early 1990s and it is hard to find suitable courses for re-registering as I seem to have done them all! I really ...
Read MoreI have been teaching older adults since the early 1990s and it is hard to find suitable courses for re-registering as I seem to have done them all! I really appreciate Third Age Fitness courses as this is the second I have completed. At 77 years of age, I may not need to do another but will definitely be returning to you if I need (or am still able to cope) in two years time! Thank you ladies.
Read LessEasy course to complete
Harry Miller
It did the job and gave me some useful information and exercises and was generally an easy course to complete.
It did the job and gave me some useful information and exercises and was generally an easy course to complete.
Read LessFirst rate
Mariana Vicol
Content and delivery first rate.
Content and delivery first rate.
Read LessReally excellent!
jemima wakefield
Loved it!
Sarsha Mahr
l can apply so much into my classes. Fun and easy.
l can apply so much into my classes. Fun and easy.
Read LessSuper course.
Adrienne Comer
For anyone training older clients this is very helpful.
For anyone training older clients this is very helpful.
Read LessFull of information
ngaire bruce
I enjoyed the simplicity of the presentation which was full of information with a hint of fun and reality.
I enjoyed the simplicity of the presentation which was full of information with a hint of fun and reality.
Read LessThoroughly enjoyable
Susan Maughan
An excellent, cohesive and enthusiast presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.
An excellent, cohesive and enthusiast presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.
Read LessCourse curriculum
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Welcome
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Introducing balance
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Lesson 1: Balance and older adults
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Lesson 2: Consequences of a fall
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Lesson 3: Benefits of balance training
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Lesson 4: Balance in class
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Lesson 5: The research
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Exercises with feet apart
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Exercises with one foot in front
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Exercises with a knee lift
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Exercises on one leg
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Exercises while moving
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Exercises while walking
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Exercises with combination moves
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Exercises for pot luck
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Example Workouts
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Balance Workout #1
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Balance Workout #2
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Balance Workout #3
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Circuit Cards
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Participant Handouts
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Assessment Notice
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Assessment
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Successful completion
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About this course
- $159.00
- 24 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
What people say about our courses
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.
Read LessFun 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.
Read LessWell-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!).
Read MoreAnother well-researched and executed course. Easy to follow, excellent resources, and practical exercises that are very relevant for older adults (of any age!).
Read LessI 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 ...
Read MoreI 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.
Read LessComprehensive 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.
Read LessSo 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...
Read MoreWow! 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.
Read LessAwesome 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.
Read LessMUST 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.
Read LessLots 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.
Read LessLove 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.
Read LessReally 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.
Read LessPerfect
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.
Read LessSo sign up today!
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