I. Socio-Physiological Aspects of Aging
a. Understand the Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
b. Understand the Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Changes that accompany Aging
c. Identify Nervous System, Cognitive and Sensory Changes that accompany Aging
d. Understand the association between Aging, Activity, and Disease
II. Designing Older Adult Exercise Programs
a. Learn the Exercise Recommendations and Guidelines for Apparently Healthy Older Adults and those with Chronic Diseases and Conditions
b. Understand the Principles of Cardiovascular, Resistance Exercise and Flexibility
c. Understand the Principles of Functional Exercise, Balance, Mobility, and Water Training
d. Learn how to Design Exercise Programs for Apparently Healthy Older Adults
III. Business Management and Administration for the Mature Market
a. Understand the Business Opportunity in the Mature Market
b. Understand Marketing and Customer Service Principles
c. Examine how a Business Develops through member programs and services
d. Learn how to Administer and Manage Age-Friendly Fitness Facilities or Health/Wellness Centers
IV. Exercise and Aging for Special Populations
a. Understand the importance of Screening, Health Assessments, and Fitness Testing
b. Understand the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Chronic Disease Considerations for Exercise Program Design
c. Understand the Musculoskeletal and Neurological Chronic Disease Considerations for Exercise Program Design
d. Examine the Common Medications for Chronic Disease Conditions
V. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Senior Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults
GES 116 -- 260 hours
Course Outline
I. Socio-Physiological Aspects of Aging
a. Understand the Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
b. Understand the Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Changes that accompany Aging
c. Identify Nervous System, Cognitive and Sensory Changes that accompany Aging
d. Understand the association between Aging, Activity, and Disease
II. Designing Older Adult Exercise Programs
a. Learn the Exercise Recommendations and Guidelines for Apparently Healthy Older Adults and those with Chronic Diseases and Conditions
b. Understand the Principles of Cardiovascular, Resistance Exercise and Flexibility
c. Understand the Principles of Functional Exercise, Balance, Mobility, and Water Training
d. Learn how to Design Exercise Programs for Apparently Healthy Older Adults
III. Business Management and Administration for the Mature Market
a. Understand the Business Opportunity in the Mature Market
b. Understand Marketing and Customer Service Principles
c. Examine how a Business Develops through member programs and services
d. Learn how to Administer and Manage Age-Friendly Fitness Facilities or Health/Wellness Centers
IV. Exercise and Aging for Special Populations
a. Understand the importance of Screening, Health Assessments, and Fitness Testing
b. Understand the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Chronic Disease Considerations for Exercise Program Design
c. Understand the Musculoskeletal and Neurological Chronic Disease Considerations for Exercise Program Design
d. Examine the Common Medications for Chronic Disease Conditions
V. Elective Course: Optional Field Internship in Senior Personal Training
a. Intern for a total of 6 weeks/60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
b. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
c. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
d. Improve your ability to obtain employment and/or operate your own health and fitness facility
