Training the Ageing Population requires special skills and understanding. The Functional Ageing and Exercise course is the complete Certification and is an absolute must for anyone training or wanting to train the ageing demographic. It provides you with the critical skills needed to be an effective professional with this client base. Modifications of how they function and move and what they need to continue an active life are essential!
Over 10 hours of downloadable content……….
AusActive Accredited – 10 CEC’s
Note: Upon purchasing this course, you will receive an email from the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) on the next business day, with your login details.
Have you seen our FREE webinar on Better Movement For the Active Ageing.
Overview
During the Course you will learn:
- Using the latest science and assessments on movement and programming,
- Learn how to safely and effectively implement strategies in a large group setting or one on one with students that are functionally diverse.
- To utilise a wide variety of innovative exercise strategies and techniques from the Functional Ageing Training™ model to improve all aspects of function that are critical to ageing and to seniors.
- Functional movement exercises for seniors using minimal equipment that don’t aggravate existing condition
- To develop functionally-based exercise programs for a wide variety of ages (55+) and abilities (frail to athletic) that are both safe, effective and enjoyable & learn how to adapt these programs for any age group.
- How to prepare your clients for functional exercises during their warm ups using movement preparation routines
- How to implement our Functional Training Template for seniors
- The latest Research and statistics to provide the benchmark for safe testing and exercises for this age demographic.
Curriculum
Module 1: Population Ageing Around the World
- Lesson 1: Future Growth Globally
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of the 50+ population
- Lesson 3: Common Myths
- Lesson 4: Multiple Cohorts
- Lesson 5: Define Ageis
Module 2: Applied Physiology of Ageing
- Lesson 6: Define Key Terms
- Lesson 7: Define Contributions of Genetics, Primary & Secondary Ageing
- Lesson 8: Effects of Age in Masters’ Athletes
- Lesson 9: Changes in Neuromuscular, Skeletal, cardiovascular, sensory, balance, mobility and cognitive systems
- Lesson 10: Factors that affect life span
Module 3: Principles of Healthy Ageing and Longevity
- Lesson 11: Blue Zones Research
- Lesson 12: The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
- Lesson 13: Dietary Principles for Disease Prevention
Module 4: Functional Ageing and Exercise
- Lesson 14: Levels of Hierarchy of Physical Function
- Lesson 15: Nagi Model
- Lesson 16: Physical Function
- Lesson 17: Functional trajectory of Ageing
Module 5: Health and Functional Fitness Assessment
- Lesson 18: Screening & Assessment
- Lesson 19: Criteria for Selecting Assessments
- Lesson 20: How to perform several key assessment
Module 6: Health and Functional Fitness Assessment
- Lesson 21: Functional Task Training
- Lesson 22: Functional Ageing Training Model
- Lesson 23: Pillars of FATM
- Lesson 24: Key Principles FATM
Module 7A: FATM Exercise Strategies (P I)
- Lesson 25: Strategies for Providing a Training Stimulus
- Lesson 26: Cardiovascular Training
- Lesson 27: Strength & Power Training
- Lesson 28: The 7 Fundamental Movement Patterns
- Lesson 29 – 32: Barefoot Training, Core Activation, Flexibility & more…
Module 7B: FATM Exercise Strategies (P II)
- Lesson 33: Balance, Mobility & Cognitive Domains
- Lesson 34: Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk
- Lesson 35: Evidence Based Programming
- Lesson 36: Effective Methods for Improving Cognitio
Module 8: Health and Functional Fitness Assessment
- Lesson 37: Progression & Regression of Exercises
- Lesson 38: 90% Rule
- Lesson 39: Variables of Distance, Speed & Tempo
- Lesson 40: Stance & Movement Patterns
Module 9: The Exercise Session
Lessons 41 – 45: Strategies for Providing a Training Stimulus for Functional Movement Preparatio
Module 10: Functional Ageing Program Design
- Lessons 46-48: Program Designing through Frequency, Volume & Intensity
Module 11: Individual and Small Group Training Strategies
- Lesson 49: Teaching Strategies and Cueing Technique
Module 12: Safety & Monitoring
Lessons 50 – 54: Roles of Assessment, Warning Signs, Strategies for Fall Prevention & Environment
Module 13: Exercise for Chronic Conditions
- Lesson 55: Exercise Recommendations For Chronic Disease
Pre Requisites
The Functional Ageing & Exercise Course is registered through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), providing valuable continuing education units (CEUs) for fitness professionals. Since ACE is affiliated with AUSactive, Australian professionals can also obtain continuing education credits (CECs) through this course. To claim your CECs, follow these simple steps:
- Complete the course and receive your certification from ACE.
- Submit your ACE certification to AUSactive for credit recognition.
- AUSactive will verify your course completion and award the appropriate CECs.
This streamlined process ensures that fitness professionals in Australia can enhance their credentials while learning evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes. For more information on CEC’s allocations go to https://ausactive.org.au/members/learning-development/what-is-affiliated-education/
