Learn the strategies to create programs that meet the unique needs of senior fitness clients and expand your business.
20 CEUs
$53.27/month for 12 months (interest-free)
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5. Pass the open-book, untimed Final Exam from anywhere!
6. Earn 20 CEUs upon completion
Your focus on senior fitness will not only bring you more clients (and possibly better rates) but will also be extremely rewarding as this group tends to value their health more than most of their younger counterparts. While this burgeoning segment of the personal training market is highly motivated and fun to work with, the real value is in the joy you'll experience in changing people's lives.
It's never too late to help clients feel great.
Understand the effects of aging and chronic health conditions.
Recognizing the health and fitness challenges facing older adults and how exercise fits in the continuum of care.
Chronic conditions associated with aging and how to incorporate exercise to address these conditions.
Motivation and teaching techniques that are appropriate for the older adult demographic.
How to design strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health and fitness programs for older adult clients.
Business and marketing principles that support exercise programming for the older adult demographic.
How to identify when it is necessary to seek out a doctor's assistance with exercise design and/or injury needs.
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Online Study Guide and Workbook
Practice Exam and Quizzes
The practice exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials, so while you're reading, you're preparing for the exam at the same time.
Online Exercise Lab
ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab with over 250 animated exercises. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
Online and Home Study Exam
ISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. One No-cost Retest (if necessary).
Online Student Forum
Our online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide.
Free Professional Website
All ISSA members get a free online website to support their careers. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online!
Unlimited Educational Support
All ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through them.