長者體適能專業證書
As more people are living longer and seeking to live healthier lives, the demands on the fitness professional for older population continue to grow. This fast-growing population will control most of the wealth and is highly motivated to get and stay healthy. Understanding specific fitness considerations for seniors is imperative to optimizing your older adult clients’ workouts and exercise routines as an Elderly Functional Training Specialist.
由於人們現在更健康長壽，對長者體適能教練的需求亦相應提升。這個族群人數不斷上升，他們熱切追求健康，同時具有一定消費力。要成為一名長者體適能教練，必需具備有關的專業知識，了解長者運動時的特定需求及限制，才能為他們設計更優質的運動。
Course outline:
1. Anatomy and exercise physiology of older clients
2. Understanding of chronic conditions associated with aging and how to incorporate exercise for these conditions.
3. Nutrition for older adults
4. Fitness assessment for older adults
5. Muscular strength and power training for older adult
6. Cardiovascular training for older adult
7. Flexibility and mobility for older adult
8. Joint stability and balance training for older adult
9. Group training for older adult
10. Goal Setting and motivation techniques for the older adult
課程內容：
1. 長者運動解剖學及運動生理學
2. 了解與老化相關的慢性疾病，以及如何針對這些疾病進行訓練
3. 長者的營養學
4. 長者的體能評估
5. 長者的肌力訓練
6. 長者的心肺功能訓練
7. 長者的柔軔性和靈活性
8. 長者的關節穩定性和平衡訓練
9. 如何帶領長者運動班
10. 長者的訓練目標設定和激勵技巧
Duration: 18 Hours
Assessment: Practical
7 CEUs
課時: 18 小時
評估方式: 實習
學分: 7 CEUs