COURSE OVERVIEW
Aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it’s an opportunity to stay strong, mobile, and independent. Our Senior Strength & Conditioning Course is designed for fitness professionals and caregivers who want to help older adults maintain strength, mobility, and overall well-being.
This course provides a deep understanding of the physiological changes associated with aging and how they impact movement, strength, and recovery. You’ll learn to design and implement evidence-based strength, conditioning, and fall prevention programs tailored to the needs of older clients. Through hands-on training, you’ll gain practical skills to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and overall quality of life for seniors.
Beyond exercise programming, this course also addresses psychological and social barriers that older adults often face, equipping you with strategies to enhance motivation and adherence. You’ll also learn how to assess progress effectively and adapt training to individual needs, ensuring safe and sustainable results.
Join us to empower older adults through movement and strength, helping them lead healthier, more active lives!
INSIGHTS
- Understand the physiological changes associated with aging and their implications for S&C programming.
- Learn to design evidence-based strength, conditioning, and fall prevention programs tailored to older adults.
- Gain practical skills in implementing exercises that improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Develop strategies to address common psychological and social barriers faced by older clients.
- Learn methods to assess progress and adapt programs for individual needs.
- Credits: 7 NREP
- Eligible for UTAP claims
- Upcoming Intake: TBC
9AM-5PM - Course fee:
Regular: S$420
Get certified and make a real impact in the lives of older adults!
Who Should Attend?
- Personal Trainers
- Physiotherapists & Rehab Specialists
- Caregivers & Allied Health Professionals
- Anyone passionate about senior fitness.
Module 1:
The Aging Body: Physiology and Implications
- Overview of physiological changes (sarcopenia, bone density, metabolic shifts).
- Common challenges in older populations (mobility limitations, chronic conditions).
Module 2:
Evidence Based Programming
- Principles of Strength Training for Older Adults.
- Cognitive Benefits of Resistance Training.
- Incorporation of Aerobic and Balance Exercises.
Module 3:
Fall Prevention and Dementia – Specific Strategies
- Addressing Fall Risk
- Strategies for Individuals with Dementia
Module 4:
Assessing, Monitoring & Exercise Selections
- Functional Fitness Assessments
- Practical Workshops – Exercise Demonstrations (Key Exercises) Feedback Loop
- Integration Strategies (Seattle Protocols) – for Cognitive and Behavioral Enhancements
EDUCATOR
Jacq Ng
Jacq is committed to promoting health and wellbeing for all through fitness, driven by the belief that exercise is medicine. This passion has guided him into education, where he can reach both current and aspiring fitness professionals to help them elevate their coaching. Jacq’s approach is deeply influenced by years of learning from leading global experts, which he has refined into an adaptive style tailored to his participants.
Experienced in delivering highly engaging courses, Jacq excels at making the complex simple. He is a sports scientist specializing in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning. Currently, he serves as the Head of Education for FTI Global and is an elite fellow for the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Sciences at Universiti Malaya, where he is also an alumnus.