Four week online level 1 workshop
Cost: $400 | Duration: 16 hours
Aimed at instructors who are new to the industry or have limited experience with older adults, this workshop gives you a comprehensive theoretical introduction to working with those in their third age, as well as equipping you practically to be able to build and teach a fun and effective freestyle aerobics class.
The workshop includes:
* Understanding older adults and the challenges they face
* Teaching basics and challenges, and how to become a great instructor
* Understanding musicality and how the beat controls the movement
* Ideas for choreography, structures, inspiration and exercises
* Freestyle aerobics moves and routines
* Teaching a chair-based class, working the body and the brain
* Working with limitations and challenges in class
* How to adapt when things go wrong
* How to become a great instructor
* Two one-on-one Zoom/Skype mentoring sessions with Carol.
This is a comprehensive introduction to working with older adults and seniors, covering a huge range of topics. We include videos, demonstrations, interviews, examples, and handouts all the way through, so you will have loads of ideas and information to get you started. We hope that upon completion you will be enthusiastic and motivated with lots of ideas to take back to your classes, and have a new appreciation for the changes and challenges that this special age group are facing.
Assessment:
There is both a theoretical and practical component to the assessments. These are given at the end of each week, including:
* Quizzes
* Assignments for class plans and how to adapt workouts
* Video submissions of you teaching standing and chair-based routines.
We give you templates, examples, and lots of help to make sure you are ready for the assessments, so don't let them stop you joining us!
COURSE DETAILS:
Price: AU$400
Duration: 16 hours self-paced learning + 2 hours Zoom mentoring (four modules released over two weeks)
Accreditation: 3PDPs, 14CECs, 30pts FITREC, 10CPDs
Materials: Handouts provided
Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of assessments
Access: 12 months
Have a few more questions before you get started? Contact us now so we can work out if it's the right course for you.
The workshop includes:
* Understanding older adults and the challenges they face
* Teaching basics and challenges, and how to become a great instructor
* Understanding musicality and how the beat controls the movement
* Ideas for choreography, structures, inspiration and exercises
* Freestyle aerobics moves and routines
* Teaching a chair-based class, working the body and the brain
* Working with limitations and challenges in class
* How to adapt when things go wrong
* How to become a great instructor
* Two one-on-one Zoom/Skype mentoring sessions with Carol.
This is a comprehensive introduction to working with older adults and seniors, covering a huge range of topics. We include videos, demonstrations, interviews, examples, and handouts all the way through, so you will have loads of ideas and information to get you started. We hope that upon completion you will be enthusiastic and motivated with lots of ideas to take back to your classes, and have a new appreciation for the changes and challenges that this special age group are facing.
Assessment:
There is both a theoretical and practical component to the assessments. These are given at the end of each week, including:
* Quizzes
* Assignments for class plans and how to adapt workouts
* Video submissions of you teaching standing and chair-based routines.
We give you templates, examples, and lots of help to make sure you are ready for the assessments, so don't let them stop you joining us!
COURSE DETAILS:
Price: AU$400
Duration: 16 hours self-paced learning + 2 hours Zoom mentoring (four modules released over two weeks)
Accreditation: 3PDPs, 14CECs, 30pts FITREC, 10CPDs
Materials: Handouts provided
Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of assessments
Access: 12 months
Have a few more questions before you get started? Contact us now so we can work out if it's the right course for you.
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I've learnt so so much. Amazing course.
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What an amazing course! I have benefited in many ways from participating in this course. There are new skills acquired, an increase in confidence, a good und...
Read MoreWhat an amazing course! I have benefited in many ways from participating in this course. There are new skills acquired, an increase in confidence, a good understanding of music and how to structure a class so it flows well and is effective for the older participants. I'm ready to get out there and teach. Carol and Trudi are brilliant teachers and instructors. I feel privileged to be one of their students. To have the 1:1 mentoring from Carol was so helpful, gosh what an inspiration she is. The course is well-structured, comprehensive, interactive and provides so much of what you need to learn how to become a professional, confident and effective older adult instructor. The other Third Age Fitness learning resources which I'm about to get into ensure I can continue my journey well as an older adult instructor. Thank you!
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Feedback from past participants
“You couldn’t ask for two more experienced, caring, and encouraging presenters. Very glad I had the opportunity to meet you both!”
– Ellise, Melbourne workshop
“Casual and friendly teaching technique and environment. Very professional, everything was done well. Thoroughly enjoyed it!” – Lesley, Bowen Hills workshop
“Very organised, friendly environment, relaxed atmosphere, and open communication. Excellent! Thank you.” – Bree, Melbourne workshop
“All the practical exercise was excellent and provided me with a lot of new ideas to use and share.” – Gemma, Brisbane workshop
“Can’t wait to get started!” – Barbara, Bowen Hills workshop
“Carol and Trudi were very approachable and helpful. I really enjoyed learning the chair-based exercise and I think our members will really enjoy it.” – Louise, Brisbane workshop
“Casual and friendly teaching technique and environment. Very professional, everything was done well. Thoroughly enjoyed it!” – Lesley, Bowen Hills workshop
“Very organised, friendly environment, relaxed atmosphere, and open communication. Excellent! Thank you.” – Bree, Melbourne workshop
“All the practical exercise was excellent and provided me with a lot of new ideas to use and share.” – Gemma, Brisbane workshop
“Can’t wait to get started!” – Barbara, Bowen Hills workshop
“Carol and Trudi were very approachable and helpful. I really enjoyed learning the chair-based exercise and I think our members will really enjoy it.” – Louise, Brisbane workshop
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