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You will learn
• How to recognize and work within the parameters of the health and fitness challenges facing older adults
• About chronic conditions associated with aging and how to incorporate exercise for these conditions and when to refer
• How to administer the proper health and fitness assessment techniques for older adults and design strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health and fitness programs specific to
older adults
• How to identify the correct exercises to address an older adult client’s specific condition (cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, orthopaedic, and / or sensory).
• How to effectively coach and motivate the older adult to optimise exercise adherence and long term benefits