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Fitness

Essential Older Adult


Course
Nicole Dargent
Purchase for $100 (CAD)

Why Is Physical Activity Such a Big Deal?
Regular exercise and physical activity
are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. This workshop will give you some tips and guidance when working with older clients.

Here is the course outline:

1. Introduction

Are you interested in the Older Adult course? Are you currently teaching older adult classes and want to refresh your skills? Then this is the workshop for you. Read a chapter, do a quiz entirely online

2. Get Ready

This chapter talks about the why of exercise and physical activity.

3. Get Set

This chapter guides you on getting organized and reviewing your current activity.

4. Go!

This chapter is all about the how. This guide will offer tips to help you get started.

5. Sample Exercises

In this chapter, we will discuss endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.

6. How Am I Doing

A way to measure progress

7. Healthy Eating

Tips for healthy eating, drinking enough fluids and eating out.

8. Keep Going

Activity logs, goal setting and so much more is covered in this chapter.

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