Course Description
Exercise and Fitness for Seniors
Discover safe and simple ways for seniors to integrate exercise into their daily lives in this free online course. As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever. Regular exercise can greatly enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals, helping them stay active without being dependent on others for day-to-day tasks. This course guides seniors through understanding their bodies, exercising safely, building balanced routines, and staying motivated, all with simple, low-impact movements suited for everyday life. Start learning today!
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Describe the physical changes that occur with ageing and how these changes impact overall health • Identify common myths and misconceptions about exercise in older adults and the truth about them • Outline key practices that support safe and effective exercise for older adults • List the four essential components of a balanced senior fitness routine and their role in promoting overall health • Discuss effective strategies for maintaining consistency and motivation in your fitness journey • Recognise the value of social support in sustaining a fitness routine |
| Course Code | 7706 |
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