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This study day provides physical activity and exercise instructors, teachers and leaders with underpinning evidence and practical applications to increase access and participation for people living with dementia.
It includes:
The principles of person centered programme planning.
The evidence behind physical activity recommendations.
The potential impact of physical activity and exercise environments.
Motivation and the supportive role of informal care givers, and volunteers.
Communication skills and problem solving.
On completion of the course participants will be able to:
Use conversations, including histories and interests, as starting points to person centred planning and understand individual differences.
Look at the participant journey to assess the potential impact of the physical activity environment.
Adapt and modify verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
Provide programmes that are progressive and that challenge participants.
Identify the potential of informal care givers and volunteers to support participation.