Specialist in Fitness for Older Adults (SFOA)
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SFOA Course
By the year 2030, the number of Americans over
the age of 65 will grow to over 63 million. This
group now constitutes the fastest growing segment
of our population.
Each year, hundreds of men and women in their seventies, eighties and nineties who participate in marathons and triathlons dispel the old belief that sickness and deterioration are a necessary part of the aging process. Scientific evidence accumulates daily, proving that with regular exercise, older adults can experience good health and vitality for the duration of their lives. Study after study has shown that seniors are not only capable of strenuous exercise, but can vastly improve their health, strength, mobility and independence, using exercise as a tool.
Now, after several years of intensive preparation, the ISSA has brought together some of the finest minds in fitness training science to create a breakthrough senior fitness certification program for personal trainers who wish to work with older adults. While this burgeoning segment of the personal training market constitutes a lucrative opportunity, the real value is in the joy you'll experience in changing people's lives.
Course Price: $595.00
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Each year, hundreds of men and women in their seventies,
eighties and nineties participating in marathons and
triathlons dispel the old belief that sickness and
deterioration are a necessary part of the aging process.
Scientific evidence accumulates daily, proving that
with regular exercise, older adults can experience
good health and vitality for the duration of their
lives. Unfortunately, only one out of four older adults
regularly exercises, making now the most opportune
time in history for fitness professionals to make
a real impact.
Study after study has shown that older adults are
not only capable of strenuous exercise, but can vastly
improve their health, strength, mobility and independence,
using exercise as a tool.
Most of the chronic conditions that afflict older
adults stem from inactivity and muscle loss. Science
has proven that resistance training is one of the
most important factors in reversing these conditions.
To be able to restore the capacity to perform ordinary
daily activities such as climbing stairs and unloading
groceries, is incredibly empowering to both the client
and the trainer.
Now after several years of intensive preparation,
the ISSA has brought together some of the finest minds
in fitness science to create a breakthrough fitness
certification program for trainers who wish to work
with older adults. While this burgeoning segment of
the personal training market constitutes a lucrative
opportunity, the real value is in the joy you'll experience
in changing people's lives. If your life is really
about making a contribution to others, you'll want
to seize this opportunity! |
Interactive CD-Rom
| Specialist in Fitness
for Older Adults (SFOA) |
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| Section 1 - Age and Exercise Chapter 1:
Introduction
- Grow Well, Not old
- Age is No Excuse for Infirmity
Chapter 2: Biomarkers
- Common Biomarkers of aging
- Gerontology
- Theories o Aging
- Life Span/Metabolic Theory
- Programmed and Metabolic Theories
- Extrinsic and Error Theories
Chapter 3: Physiology of Aging
- Lungs
- Heart
- Brain
- Kidneys
- Body Fat
- Muscle
- Sight
- Hearing
- Personality
- Gender Issues and Aging
- Men's Health
- Women's Health
Chapter 4: Healthy Aging and The Positive Influence
of Exercise
- Cardiovascular System
- Vascular Adaptations to Training
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Training
- Benefits Seen in the Cardiovascular System
- Benefits Seen in the Respiratory System
- Musculoskeletal System and Exercise
- Skeletal System
- Studies on Bone Density in Women
- Mobility, Flexibility, and Posture
- Posture
- Muscular System
- Sarcopenia
- Muscle Mass and Strength
- Benefits Seen in the Skeletal System
- Benefits Seen in the Muscular System
- Body Composition
- Benefits Seen in Body Composition
- Nervous System
- Mental Capacity
- Mental Flexibility
- Mental Health
- Benefits Seen in the Brain
Section 2 - Chronic Conditions
Chapter 5 – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
- Overview
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Asthma
Chapter 6 – Neurological Conditions and
Other Chronic Conditions
- Acquired Brain Injury
- The Brain
- Aphasia
- CVA
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Questions and Answers
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
Chapter 7 – Sensory Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Visual Impairments
- Summary
Section 3 – Programming
Chapter 8 –Programming for Strength
- Strength Training Guidelines
- Phases of a Strength Program
- About Strength Exercises
- Exercises
- Frequency and Intensity
- Safety
- Progressing
- Guidelines for Conducting a Safe Program
Chapter 9 – Programming for Flexibility
- Optimal Conditions for Eliciting a Stretch
- Active Stretching
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Stretches
Chapter 10 – Cardiovascular Programming and
Assessments
- Programming for Cardiovascular Endurance
- Ergometers and Activities
- Borg Scale
- Intensity of Exercise – Target Heart Rate
- Safety
- Progressing
- Moderate Activities
- Vigorous Activities
- Assessments and Considerations
- Health History Questionnaire
- Assessments for Cardiovascular Endurance
- Assessments for Muscular Strength
- Assessments for Flexibility
Chapter 11 – Controversial Exercises: Do's
and Don'ts
- Controversial Exercises
- Exercises to Eliminate
- Special Precautions to be Aware of with Older Adults
- Facts and Contraindications
- Common Questions
- Fads to Avoid
- Summary
Section 4 – Motivation and Teaching
Chapter 12 - Motivation the Older Adult
- Knowledge as a Motivator
- A Different Era
- Socialization
- Goal Setting
- Reasons for Resistance to Exercise
Chapter 13 – Effective Teaching
- How to Teach the Older Adult
- General Principles of Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Visual Domain
- Auditory Domain
- Kinesthetic Domain 179 Behaviors of Effective Teachers
- Professional Conduct of Teachers of Older Adults
- Teaching Tips for Working with Older Adults
Chapter 14 – Marketing 183
- Where the Seniors Are
- What to Do
- Employer versus Independent Contractor
- Where is the Greatest Financial Opportunity?
- The Trainer as a Business Person
References
Glossary
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PDF Description
Downloadable PDF Forms to give business a jump start. |
Members Section Description
| On ISSA’s Question
Board, members can post questions about curriculum, training,
and other fitness-related issues. Along with ISSA’s technical
support team, fellow trainers and students can also
respond to questions. |
Toll Free Description
ISSA Technical Support provides toll-free access to students who have questions about training, fitness & health. Morning and Evening hours, a toll-free number, and online support are all provided by ISSA. |
Members Section Description
The ISSA Member's Section contains in-depth information that will greatly support your efforts as a Certified Trainer. Materials available through ISSA's Member Section include:
- Question Board
- Muscle Tutorials, Video Exercises & Glossaries
- Health & Fitness Article Archive
- The Fitness Professional Article Archive
- Downloadable Forms
- Much, much more! |
Certificate Description
Once you have completed your coursework, examination, and submission of your valid CPR card, you will receive an ISSA Certificate of Completion and ISSA Certified Identification card. |
Since 1988, ISSA has proudly offered its "flagship" certification program for Personal Trainer candidates. Today, personal training is the fastest growing profession in the health & fitness field! This acclaimed program features cutting-edge information on designing resistive exercise programs, nutrition, sports medical issues, business and marketing skills, and much more.
ISSA's CFT Curriculum, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation and nutrition, and all aspects of weight training and strength training, was created by a world-renowned staff of researchers, scientists, sports medicine specialists, and world champion athletes. The program teaches you all the practical day-to-day skills necessary, as well as the theoretical knowledge needed to excel as a Personal Trainer. If you're like most of the people drawn to this profession, you've experienced a miracle though fitness in your own life, and you care enough to want to share the miracle with others. After completing the program, you'll be equipped with everything you need to turn your passion into a rewarding career.
The ISSA textbook, FITNESS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE is recognized internationally as the most complete, informative yet easy to understand fitness reference source available. Take a careful look at the table of contents and you'll see why ISSA has been recognized as the world leader in fitness certification. ISSA updates all course material every year to bring you the most current information available. No other certification organization can make this claim! Be sure to click on the link to the table of contents below.
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