Introduction to Working with Older Adults

Cost: AU$98 | Duration: 3hrs

Do you work with older adults at the gym, teaching exercise classes, or running personal training sessions? Or do you want to start working with this wonderful group of people?

This online course gives you a comprehensive introduction to this age group, discussing the physical, physiological and psychological changes that they are facing, as well as lifestyle, family, social and financial changes. We give you interviews will real-life participants, and lots of practical examples for how you can adapt your classes and exercises to accommodate the needs and expectations of older adults.

This course is 100% online.


COURSE DETAILS
Cost: AU$98 (members price $88.20)
Duration: 3 hours
Materials: Handouts provided
Assessment: Online quiz
Accreditation: 1PDP, 2CECs, 1.5CPDs, 30pts FITREC
Access: Unlimited for members, 12 months for non-members

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Dear Carol and Trudi

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your course. The course was full of fabulous information and it was evident that you have been working in the industry for a significant amount of time.

The real life applications to the theory meant that I feel like I have a lot of scenarios to draw from as I continue my journey in the health and fitness industry.

I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wants to expand their skills and take advantage of the momentum of interest in this growing area.

Well done ladies, and thank you!"

Sally, Fitness Professional (2020)
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What else are people saying about the course?

4 star rating

Fantastic course

amy jackson

Fantastic course, Carol and Trudi put together a detailed and very clear and informative short course.

Fantastic course, Carol and Trudi put together a detailed and very clear and informative short course.

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5 star rating

Very good, easy to understand

Ian Gully

Easy to understand, relevant to my work, and well laid out.

Easy to understand, relevant to my work, and well laid out.

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5 star rating

Another great course to do

Graeme Tolra

I love doing this course because it covers everything. I did not know what it was like to train the seniors/elderly. I learned how to communicate better with...

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I love doing this course because it covers everything. I did not know what it was like to train the seniors/elderly. I learned how to communicate better with them, What they must go through when they join a exercise class and how business and other people treat them. It just opened my mind.

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5 star rating

Great!

Ruth Mulkearns

Well written in everyday language. Gave an overview of the challenges we may face working with Older adults, and more importantly how to adapt our programs t...

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Well written in everyday language. Gave an overview of the challenges we may face working with Older adults, and more importantly how to adapt our programs to best meet the changing needs of our participants.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction & Overview

    • Welcome to our course!

    • Introduction

    • Overview
  • 2

    1. Introducing Older Adults

    • Quiz

    • Introducing ..... Lois: "You might have to carry me out"

    • Who is an older adult?

    • References
  • 3

    2. Lifestyle Changes in Older Adults

    • Quiz

    • Introducing ..... Malcolm: "I do it for my family"

    • Lifestyle Changes in Older Adults

    • Case Study: People aged 40-59 are least happy and most anxious, report finds

    • References
  • 4

    3. The Ageing Process - Physical Changes

    • Quiz

    • Introducing .... Ian & Jill: "I'll never stop going"

    • What is happening physically

    • Case Study: Seniors who exercise recover more quickly from injury or illness

    • References
  • 5

    4. The Ageing Process - Physiological Changes

    • Quiz

    • Introducing .... Glenice: "I'm definitely stronger"

    • What is happening physiologically

    • Case Study: Exercise Can Improve Speed of Behavior in Older Drivers

    • References
  • 6

    5. The Ageing Process: Psychological Changes

    • Quiz

    • Introducing ..... Carolyn: "Mobility is my goal"

    • What is happening psychologically

    • Case Study: Depression a risk factor for falls in an older community-dwelling population

    • References
  • 7

    6. Communicating with Older Adults

    • Quiz

    • Introducing .... Dennis: "Strength I didn't know I had"

    • Communicating with our older adults

    • Case Study: Overcoming Elderspeak

    • References
  • 8

    7. Creating Community

    • Quiz

    • Building a positive environment

    • Case Study: The Effect of Fun Physical Activities on Sarcopenia Progression

    • References
  • 9

    Assessment

    • Assessment Notice

    • Final Assessment

    • Successful Completion

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