Description
This course is a comprehensive and designed for practitioners, educators, and students working in gerontology, kinesiology, rehabilitation, and community health. Integrating current research with applied practice, this course provides a foundation for understanding the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors that shape aging—and offers practical frameworks for designing and delivering safe, effective, and person-centered exercise programs for older adults.
This course draws on contemporary literature in exercise science, chronic disease management, nutrition, motor learning, and behavior change, and bridges theory and practice across clinical, community, and home-based settings. We will discuss key concepts with functional applications, assessment tools, program models, and instructional strategies that support autonomy, mobility, and long-term engagement. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practice, and the integration of exercise with broader determinants of health, positioning it as an essential reference for professionals supporting aging populations.
Course Highlights:
- Foundations of Aging Physiology
- Comprehensive Screening and Assessment
- Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription
- Chronic Conditions and Special Populations
- Nutrition for Healthy Aging
- Instructional Methods and Class Management
- Safety Protocols and Emergency Preparedness
- Applied Program Models
- Implementation Across Settings
The ONLINE Course includes:
- Sixteen (16) online assignments. Access will be emailed typically within an hour of purchase (can vary depending on time of day purchased).
- Price includes: An e-version of the Older Adult Exercise & Healthy Aging Manual is included in course cost and will be emailed after your purchase is confirmed. A printed copy is available for an additional cost (call or email for details).
- FREE BONUS: 1 month practice exams access included ($89.99 value) – an invaluable tool to prep for the BCRPA Final Exam!
- BCRPA written exam and ICE are not included in the course price. If you prefer the write the exam in person (pen-to-paper, not online), this option is available at the KINESIOLOGIST.CA Studio.
