Empower Active Aging
Senior Fitness Specialization (SFS) by NASM
In this specialization, you’ll gain the tools you need to exert a life-changing impact on the lives of active older adults. Champion strength and independence for older adults. This specialization prepares you to design safe, effective programs that support mobility, vitality, and quality of life.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
Empower older adults by helping them regain the strength, stamina, and flexibility to stay healthy and independent
Explore the physiological and psychological changes that occur with aging
Learn advanced fitness assessments and evaluations specific for the needs of older adults
Design exercise programs to help older adults reduce the risk of falls, gain independence, and ward off the negative physical effects of aging
COURSE DETAILS
What could be more rewarding than helping older adults stave off age-related decline and rediscover their health and fitness? In this specialization, you’ll gain the tools you need to support older adults in regaining strength, stamina, and flexibility, promoting health and independence. Participants will explore the physiological and psychological changes associated with aging and learn advanced fitness assessments tailored to older adults’ needs.
The program covers designing exercise routines to reduce fall risks and combat aging’s physical effects while understanding the unique limitations and obstacles faced by this demographic. With a self-paced online format, you can conveniently launch a new career from home in just 2-4 weeks, tapping into the growing market of over 54 million adults aged 65 and older.
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that candidates have a personal trainer certification or a wellness specialization.
Section 1: Senior Fitness Specialist Scope of Practice
Section 2: Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Considerations of Aging
Section 3: Assessment Strategies for the Older Adult
Section 4: Program Components for the Older Adult
Section 5: Program Design
Section 6: Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations
Section 7: Business Development
After completing the course, you will take a timed online proctored exam through zoom application consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement. Each attempt costs 50 euro.