Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WITS-0009
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (24 hours plus a 20-hour internship)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Physical Education, Health Management, or Exercise Science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively train older adult clients.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the key age-related changes in physiology and fitness levels
  • Demonstrate safe and effective exercises for older adults
  • Perform fitness assessments for older adults
  • Design exercise prescriptions for older adults
  • Market exercise programs to older adults

General Topics:

  • Theories of aging
  • Age-related changes in the body's organs
  • Aging and nutrition
  • Causes of death and morbidity
  • Common diseases and lifestyle modifications for prevention
  • Health screening and fitness assessment
  • Medical referrals and supervision
  • Contraindications to exercise
  • Proper and safe techniques for exercises for each major muscle group
  • Endurance exercise
  • Strength training
  • Chronic diseases and exercise
  • Back care and low back pain
  • Posture and balance
  • Lifetime sports
  • Motivation and older adults
  • Business issues
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials