Course Category: CEC

SilverSneakers® Nutrition for Optimal Aging

SilverSneakers Logo

Course Introduction

Nutritional needs change throughout life. Physiological changes normal during the aging process may result in the body requiring fewer calories to get to or remain at a healthy weight. At the same time, obtaining the right amounts of certain nutrients is important for healthy aging. This course will 1) discuss strategies for increasing nutrient rich foods in the diet while being mindful of caloric intake, 2) identify obstacles to healthy eating, and 3) provide tools and resources to empower SilverSneakers instructors to be a positive influence for their class participants.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand appropriate scope of practice when sharing nutritional guidance with class participants. 
  • Explain the function of macronutrients in healthy aging.
  • Describe how physiological changes of digestion and nutrient absorption change with age.
  • Identify the types of malnutrition observed in later years and list three positive steps in overcoming these challenges.

Course Directions 

Step One: Review the content

This training includes three learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next’ at the bottom of the page until you reach the end. At any time during the course, you can review your completed lessons through the table of contents.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

After reviewing the course material, you must successfully complete the final assessment.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

After completing this course, you can download your Tivity continuing education certificate from your profile at instructor.tivityhealth.com.

Begin unit 1

SilverSneakers® Strength Progressions for Group Fitness

SilverSneakers Logo

Course Introduction

SilverSneakers® group exercise classes attract participants with a wide range of abilities. An important area of concern for many older adults is decreased muscle mass and loss of strength. A well-prepared class that provides intensity variations will engage participants by helping them improve their strength and maintain a functionally independent life. This course will discuss the adverse effects of age-related muscle loss and the benefits of strength training. Techniques for creating progression and regression variations for strength exercises will be demonstrated. Most importantly, we will examine how to use different teaching methods to create a supportive and inclusive environment for a positive group exercise experience.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define age-related changes to the muscular and nervous systems.
  • Identify benefits of resistance and strength training for older adults.
  • Explain the importance of progressive overload and perceived exertion in optimizing a class plan.
  • Identify exercise intensity variations.
  • Apply intensity variations to strength-based exercises.

Course Directions 

Step One: Review the content

This training includes four learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next’ at the bottom of the page until you reach the end. At any time during the course, you can review your completed lessons through the table of contents.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

All content, including the text and videos, is required. After reviewing the course material, you must successfully complete the final assessment. 

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

After completing this course, you can download your Tivity continuing education certificate from your profile at instructor.tivityhealth.com.

Begin Unit 1

SilverSneakers® Group Exercise for Hip Limitations

SilverSneakers Logo

Course Introduction

Hip osteoarthritis and hip replacements are conditions that require thoughtful class preparation. This course will build on the Foundations training by providing a more in-depth understanding of the healthy hip, hip osteoarthritis, and hip joint replacements. This course is designed to equip you with tools to build safe and effective class choreography. Examples of appropriate exercises for a group setting to improve hip mobility and stability along with progression and regression variations will be provided.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define hip osteoarthritis and exercise challenges.
  • Identify three common movement contraindications for hip replacement surgery.
  • List and explain main joint actions of the hip.
  • Create safe and effective exercises to strengthen the hip joint.
Course Directions
 

Step One: Review the content

This training includes three learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next’ at the bottom of the page until you reach the end. At any time during the course, you can review your completed lessons through the table of contents.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

All content, including the text and videos, is required. After reviewing the course material, you must successfully complete the final assessment. 

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

After completing this course, you can download your Tivity continuing education certificate from your profile at instructor.tivityhealth.com. 

Begin Unit 1