Build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work effectively with older adults.
Singapore has entered a super-aged phase, creating a growing need for exercise professionals who understand how ageing affects movement, physical capacity, health, cognition and exercise participation.
The ACE Senior Fitness Specialist Program provides an evidence-based framework for professionals who want to work more effectively with adults across the ageing spectrum. The programme explores exercise programming, assessment, behaviour change, age-related health considerations and cognitive health.
FIT Asia delivers the programme through a blended learning format combining ACE online learning with two days of face-to-face education. This gives you the flexibility to study the theory at your own pace, followed by practical application, discussion and localisation for exercise professionals working in Singapore.
WHY BECOME AN ACE SENIOR FITNESS SPECIALIST?
Working effectively with older adults requires more than adapting exercises or reducing intensity.
You need to understand how ageing affects strength, mobility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, cognition, confidence, motivation and health status. You also need the ability to assess each individual and translate those findings into appropriate exercise programmes.
Through the ACE Senior Fitness Specialist Program, you will develop knowledge in exercise programming, cognitive health and behaviour-change strategies while learning approaches designed to help older adults improve strength, function, vitality and independence.
INSIGHTS
- Understand physiological and psychological considerations associated with ageing.
- Apply the ACE IFT Model when working with older adults.
- Conduct appropriate assessments based on health history, goals and functional ability.
- Interpret assessment findings and make appropriate exercise decisions.
- Design individualised exercise programmes addressing strength, mobility, cardiovascular fitness, balance and function.
- Modify and progress exercise according to individual ability.
- Understand common health challenges affecting older adults.
- Apply behaviour-change and communication strategies to improve participation and adherence.
- Recognise the relationship between exercise, cognitive health and healthy ageing.
- Work within your professional scope and collaborate appropriately with other health professionals.
- Apply international evidence and principles within a Singapore context.
- CEC Credits: 2.5 ACE | 10 NREP | 1.9 NASM | 1.5 AFAA | 7.0 NCSF | 25 NSCA
- Eligible for UTAP claims
- Bundle With Online Learning and Practical Workshop
- Course Date:
14 – 15 November 2026 (Sat-Sun)
9am – 5pm - Course fee:
Regular: S$1280
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
The programme is suited to:
- Certified Personal Trainers
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Health Coaches
- Medical Exercise Specialists
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Wellness Professionals
- Athletic Trainers
- Physiotherapists and allied-health professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Exercise professionals seeking to work with older adults
ACE does not require prerequisites to enrol in the Senior Fitness Specialist Program.
THE FIT ASIA BLENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Your learning journey consists of two integrated components.
1. ACE Online Learning
Complete the ACE Senior Fitness Specialist curriculum through ACE’s online learning platform.
The programme includes Coaching Senior Fitness and Brain Health Trainer content, supported by digital learning materials, videos, interactive activities and quizzes.
The online component builds your theoretical foundation before and alongside your face-to-face learning.
2.Two-Day Face-to-Face Learning with FIT Asia
The face-to-face component takes the ACE curriculum beyond self-paced study through practical application, discussion, coaching scenarios and Singapore-specific context.
BRAIN HEALTH AND COGNITIVE AGEING
The current ACE Senior Fitness Specialist curriculum also incorporates the Brain Health Trainer programme.
This component explores how exercise and physical activity relate to cognitive health and ageing. Topics include normal cognitive ageing, cognitive decline, exercise and brain health, cognitive-physical exercise and developing exercise plans around a client’s health status and brain-health goals.
ACE requires completion of both the Coaching Senior Fitness and Brain Health Trainer sections as part of the Senior Fitness Specialist credential.
HOW DO I BECOME AN ACE SENIOR FITNESS SPECIALIST?
To earn the ACE Senior Fitness Specialist credential, participants complete the required ACE curriculum and associated quizzes.
ACE currently requires a score of 70% or higher for the programme quizzes. Upon successful completion, participants receive the ACE Senior Fitness Specialist credential and certificate.