Exercise for Older Adults

The course covers the following topics:

• Chief Medical Officer recommendations for 65+ years of physical activity
• Understanding changes to the muscular, skeletal, nervous and cardio-respiratory systems
• Analysing the effects that changes to those systems have on the body
• How to plan an exercise session for older clients
• Safely adapting various exercises for older clients

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

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: A worksheet, and a case study

Exams: One multiple choice exam

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