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The Fast Track FABS Training Programme gives you all the knowledge, practical skills and support you need to become an Exercise Instructor for Older Adults.
The FABS Training Programme has been developed in partnership with the Centre for Healthy Ageing Research at University of Birmingham and combines Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength which can be taught both seated and standing giving you a wide scope or practice. It has endorsement from CIMSPA offering 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
The blended learning includes 20 guided learning hours through eLearning with step-by-step video tutorials and downloadable training manuals, followed by 2 days of practical training delivered face-to-face or on zoom. FABS will enable you to:
• Teach seated, supported and standing exercise for older adults
• Understand the major changes associated with ageing and inactivity and the impact of these changes on quality of life and wellbeing
• Understand how to support and motivate the older adult to adhere to physical activity
• Understand guidelines and training principles in relation to the older adult
• Be able to devise and deliver safe and effective exercise sessions for older adults
• Be able to observe and correct clients
• Be able to link exercises and put them to music using simple choreography to create fun-filled routines
• Be able to devise and deliver fun activities for coordination, skill, cognitive vitality and to encourage social interaction
• Be able to modify and adapt exercises to suit individuals
• Be able to evaluate exercise sessions for older adults including progressive training
All eLearning must be completed before attending the two day practical training where your teaching skills will be observed and assessed by highly trained and supportive master trainers with a wealth of hands-on experience.