Senior Fitness Specialist Certification Course

Are you passionate about fitness and eager to expand your professional horizons? With the Senior Fitness Specialist Certification from W.I.T.S., you can transform your career and become a pivotal figure in promoting health and well-being among seniors. This comprehensive Certification Course is meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create and implement age-appropriate exercise programs tailored specifically for older adults.  

Empowering You to Make a Difference

Key Features & Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Our Certification Course offers an in-depth curriculum that covers all aspects of senior fitness. From understanding age-related physiological changes to designing customized exercise plans, our program ensures you’re fully prepared to meet the unique needs of older adults.

Practical and Effective Learning

The course includes 18 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and provides a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills:

• Lecture Modules: 9 hours of online, self-paced lectures that delve into the essentials of senior fitness.
• Practical Skills Labs: 9 hours of online practical labs to ensure you can apply what you learn effectively.

Real-World Application

Learn to perform fitness assessments, design personalized exercise prescriptions, and assist older clients in setting and achieving their fitness goals. Our course also incorporates behavioral change strategies to help you support older adults in making and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes.

National Certification

A rigorous online exam is built into the course to test your knowledge and skills, culminating in a nationally recognized certification. Stand out in the fitness industry with a credential that underscores your expertise and dedication.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key age-related changes in physiology and fitness levels.
• Demonstrate safe and effective exercises tailored for older adults.
• Perform comprehensive fitness assessments for older clients.
• Design and implement exercise prescriptions that cater to the needs of seniors.
• Assist older clients in developing both short-term and long-term fitness goals.
• Incorporate behavioral change strategies into fitness programs for older adults.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Fitness professionals looking to specialize in senior fitness.
• College students in related fields such as exercise science and kinesiology.
• Massage therapists and occupational therapists seeking to broaden their expertise.
• Senior care workers dedicated to enhancing the physical well-being of their clients.

Prerequisites

To enroll, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferably have a personal trainer certification or a related degree.

Additional Information

• Textbook: Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults (2nd ed.) by Rose, D. (2019), available for purchase separately. This customized e-book is tailored exclusively for W.I.T.S. students and complements the course material.

Join Us Today!

Don’t wait any longer to make a meaningful impact in your community. Enroll now in the Senior Fitness Specialist Certification Course and join the growing family of certified Senior Fitness Instructors at W.I.T.S. Together, we can help keep seniors active, healthy, and vibrant!

For more information or to sign up, visit our website or contact us directly. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor! studentservices@witseducation.com or 888-330-9487