Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: WITS-0009 Organization: World Instructor Training Schools Location: Classroom-based Length: 4 weeks (24 hours plus a 20-hour internship) Dates Offered: 12/1/2019 - 11/30/2022 5/1/2016 - 11/30/2019 3/1/2013 - 4/30/2016 9/1/2009 - 2/28/2013 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Physical Education, Health Management, or Exercise Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right 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 Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right 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 Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content