(2 day module plus 1 day assessment)

If you want to specialise and work with older adults then this course will give you the skills to teach chair based exercise in a studio class, community centres and nursing homes. The course covers the aging process and the effects on bones, joints, heart, lungs and nervous system along with conditions associated with ageing which include osteoporosis and arthritis. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to teach a range of chair-based exercises aimed at promoting mobility and increasing strength to help aid everyday function of the frailer adult.

Prerequisites for this course:

• It is recommended that students have been teaching for at least 3 months
• Provide evidence of NVQ Level 2 Certification

The Assessment for this course consists of:

• Practical assessment (plan, teach and evaluate)
• Theory Paper (NVQ Level 2)

Successful completion leads to CYQ Certificate in Chair Based Exercise for the Frailer Older Adult Level 2

Register of Exercise Professionals - 20 CPD credits