Approved for 2 College Credits towards a degree
24 W.I.T.S. CECs/ 2.4 IACET CEUs
Older Adult / Senior Fitness Certification
Get the training and education you need to serve the fastest growing fitness population in the US. This senior fitness certification course includes 9 hours of ONLINE lecture, 9 hours of ONLINE practical training preparation and test vouchers ($250 value) to test at any of our college approved sites. Passing both exams will award you a Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist Certification.
This unique specialist certification provides you with the specific knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for working with older adult clientele. Learn what common ailments and physical conditions are germane to this special population and how to design age appropriate, fun and functional exercise programs. * Order your textbook 888-330-9487 or click on the link below to purchase online.
Special Note: This course is recommended for 2 college credits by the American Council on Education & up to 24 W.I.T.S. CEUs
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Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the key age-related changes in physiology and fitness levels.
- Demonstrate safe and effective exercises for older adults.
- Perform fitness assessments for older adults.
- Design exercise prescriptions for older adults.
- Market exercise programs to older adults.
Pre-Requisite:
This is an intermediate level course for certified fitness professionals and other licensed health occupations that work with the older adult.
Two Older Adult / Senior Fitness Certifications
Level 1 – Pass both Written Exam & Practical Skills Exam
Level 2 – Obtain a Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist & Complete a 20 Hour Internship
Senior Fitness Certification Course Options
Option 1: GOLD Package – Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist Certification
- Get the entire online review program for the Older Adult Fitness Specialist course all in one place.
- Veteran subject matter experts / instructors will mentor you through all of your learning needs as your pursue the core knowledge and practical skill overview.
- Take the entire program AT YOUR OWN PACE in the convenience of home or work.
- Includes video lectures.
- Includes video practical lab demonstrations to learn the essential skills.
- Includes quizzes to assure your knowledge is sound to help clients safely.
- Includes discussion boards to share with your mentor’s input.
- Download a complete WORD Student Workbook
- Download the entire Power Point lectures for your learning needs
- Engage your fellow community of students worldwide.
- Includes exam review
- Includes study tools with beating hearts video links and more!
- Digital badge of distinction to verify your credential through social media markets. What is a digital professional badge? Click here
- Includes the exam vouchers ($250 savings)
