Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People

This course will give you the skills to support people to age healthily through physical activity and exercise. You will build your knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and the impact of inactivity on the body. You will find out how to adapt fitness programmes for older people, as well as discovering other services available to support the wellbeing needs of the UK’s ageing population.

The course covers the following topics:

  1. Gain understanding of ageing and its effects, as well as healthy ageing practices
  2. Become familiar with the risks and contraindications to exercise in older adults
  3. Understand the guidelines for best practice when delivering physical activity and exercise to older adults
  4. Screen and assess older adults prior to participation in physical activity and exercise
  5. Develop skills to plan, deliver exercise programmes tailored to older adults
  6. Review planned exercise programmes, adapting as necessary

Entry requirements: Level 2 English, plus a Level 2 fitness qualification

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Four written assignments

Exams: None

Prison support requirements:  Support completion and submission of assignments. Facilitate and invigilate exam.

Tutor support: Yes

What’s next: HFE offer a range of similar Level 3 theory courses including Nutrition for Physical Activity. 

Find out more: On HFE’s website here

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