Let the games begin!

Add a ball to make it a great class


Are you looking to increase participant engagement and enjoyment? And enhance their strength, mobility, and coordination? And provide exercises for those with mobility restrictions or limited fitness? Then you need to sign up to our Having a Ball Mobility Exercises online course!


What you'll get with your enrolment:

✓ 50 safe, low-intensity seated ball exercises
✓ Video demonstrations with technique tips and modifications
✓ Example class led by expert instructor Carol
✓ Guide to leading gentle exercise for older adults
✓ Safety considerations and hazard awareness
✓ Comprehensive course workbook with bonus class plan template


Having a Ball is perfect for:

✱ Instructors working with frail populations
✱ Those looking to start in retirement villages and aged care
✱ Anyone wanting to provide engaging, effective workouts for older adults


COURSE DETAILS

Normal Price: $45 with 12 months access
Member Price: $40.50 with ongoing access
Duration: 1.5 hours
Materials: 29-page Course Workbook (includes bonus class plan template)

+ MEMBER BONUS: Five handy exercise summary sheets to print off and take with you to class! Not a member yet? Start your Professional Membership now and get 10% off your training!


Sign up today and transform your classes into fun-filled sessions that keep your participants moving and smiling!

Why Having a Ball is great

  • Tailored

    50 seated, gentle ball exercises tailored for aging participants

  • Engaging

    Get participants bouncing, throwing, squeezing and smiling.

  • Inclusive

    Emphasis on safe, inclusive movement for all ability levels

Course Introduction

Add a little unpredictability to your classes!

Reviews

5 star rating

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Kaye Elias

This course gives us so many mobility moves to use with our older participants, including combination moves that challenge the mind and body. And working wit...

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This course gives us so many mobility moves to use with our older participants, including combination moves that challenge the mind and body. And working with a ball is fun. Thanks Trudi and Carol for all these great ideas.

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  • 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

Course Workbook + bonus template

Enrolment includes a fabulous workbook to complement your training and keep your notes together. Includes descriptions of every exercise, tips for leading gentle exercise, hazards to look out for, and your bonus class plan template.
Course Workbook

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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Benefits of balls

    1. Upper body exercises with a ball

    2. Lower body exercises with a ball

    3. Core exercises with a ball

    4. Co-ordination exercises with a ball

    5. Flexibility exercises with a ball

    6. Sample ball workout

    1. Assessment Notice

    2. Assessment

    3. Successful completion

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
SAVE BIG WHEN YOU MAKE IT A BUNDLE!

Sign up to our Mobility Bundle and you'll get 150 exercises for Mobility Freestyle, Mobility Scarves, and Mobility Ball workouts. And you'll save big too! Find out more about our Mobility Bundle #1 and how much you can save!
Mobility Bundle #1: Freestyle, Ball & Scarf

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 mobility exercise specialists
Carol: The Mobility Master
Carol understands the unique challenges of aging and the importance of maintaining mobility and range of motion. With a focus on making exercises fun and practical, Carol empowers fitness instructors to deliver unique workouts that enhance strength and coordination for older adults as they age. Her compassionate approach ensures that every participant feels supported and motivated to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle, whatever their fitness level.

Trudi: The Fun Facilitator
Trudi enjoys incorporating mobility exercises into strength and balance programs for older adult participants. By emphasising enjoyment and accessibility, she aims to empower fellow fitness instructors to enhance their participants' physical abilities while keeping classes engaging. Trudi’s unique approach fosters a supportive environment, encouraging older adults to embrace movement and improve their overall well-being, making fitness a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.

Trudi and Carol are exceptional trainers for fitness instructors working with older, frail populations. They provide expert guidance on gentle mobility exercises and creative ideas for incorporating effective movements into classes for seniors. Their passion for variety ensures instructors can engage participants effectively, even those with limited mobility. With a strong focus on safety and adaptability, they help create inclusive workouts that empower instructors to enhance the strength, flexibility, and overall well-being of older older adults.