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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Display figures from census and other government sources
  • Health issues by category:  skeletal, neurological, cardiac, muscular
  • Stroke, neuralgia, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia
  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and gouty arthritis
  • Heart attack, arteriosclerosis, and stroke
  • Illustrate alterations in starting position

Hour 2

  • Describe accommodating equipment
  • Present alternate start positions
  • Limits in motion and range
  • List additional methods of measuring intensity
  • Suggest extra safety precautions
  • Discuss medication effect on heart rate response
  • Precautions for diabetic client
  • Discuss basic anatomy of skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
  • Present mechanisms of circulation and respiration
  • Fundamental exercise programming principles
  • Present cautions and accommodations for older clients
  • Account for effects and side effects of medications

Author

James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS

Exercise Over 55: Considerations and Special Needs of Older Clients - Tuesday, March 18th 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

Exercise Over 55: Considerations and Special Needs of Older Clients - Tuesday, March 18th 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

While the benefits of physical fitness are widely accepted, there is still a shortage of information and guidance to the special needs and considerations of older clients — specifically those who exercise over 55 years of age. This course identifies the exercise-related motivations, benefits, and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55. Participants learn of some of the most common health issues faced by senior clients, and the important adjustments to exercise needed to accommodate this target population. The course includes changes in human physiology, psychology, and social position related to aging. Also featured is a synopsis of some of the most prevalent medications among older Americans and how these medications affect exercise planning. Specific exercise techniques are recommended which have been shown to be safe and effective for clients over age 55.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewWhile the benefits of physical fitness are widely accepted, there is still a shortage of information and guidance to the special needs and considerations of older clients — specifically those who exercise over 55 years of age. This course identifies the exercise-related motivations, benefits, and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55. Participants learn of some of the most common health issues faced by senior clients, and the important adjustments to exercise...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional to identify the exercise-related motivations, benefits and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Select relevant statistics regarding the American Senior Population.
  • Identify major health challenges facing older Americans. 
  • Identify the most common neurological disorders among Americans over the age of 55
  • Recognize major forms of arthritis and other orthopedic conditions.
  • Select exercise variations to assist older clients during strength training. 
  • Locate accommodations for flexibility techniques.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional to identify the exercise-related motivations, benefits and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Select relevant statistics regarding the American Senior Population.
  • Identify major health challenges facing older Americans. 
  • Identify the most common neurological disorders among Americans over the age of 55
  • Recognize major forms of arthritis and other orthopedic conditions.
  • Select exercise variations to assist older clients during strength training. 
  • Locate accommodations for flexibility techniques.

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Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.2 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.2 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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