Core Format – Instructor Resource Center

SilverSneakers^® EnerChi

Course Introduction

SilverSneakers is excited to bring you and your participants SilverSneakers EnerChi, a class format incorporating tai chi and qigong principles to improve physical and mental well-being. SilverSneakers EnerChi introduces modified tai chi forms. Linking forms together in a guided flow increases strength and vitality. In EnerChi you will teach participants the foundations of weight transfer and rhythmic movement along with awareness and focused breathing. This course will prepare instructors to teach the SilverSneakers EnerChi class format.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify the fundamental characteristics of tai chi and qigong applied in SilverSneakers EnerChi.
Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers EnerChi.
Describe the 5 class segments of a SilverSneakers EnerChi class.
Teach EnerChi forms in safe and effective choreography sequences.
Identify high risk movements and apply safety guidelines within SilverSneakers EnerChi instruction.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The SilverSneakers EnerChi online instructor training includes five learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “Next” at the bottom of the page. To complete each unit, answer the questions in the unit review quizzes. You can review your completed lessons through the table of contents at any time during the course.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

All content, including videos and quizzes, 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. Keep your profile up-to-date and complete all required continuing education.

SilverSneakers^® Stability

Course Introduction

This course will prepare instructors to teach the SilverSneakers Stability class format.

After completing the SilverSneakers Stability Training, instructors will:

Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers Stability.
Describe Stability’s target audience.
Create safe and effective choreography segments appropriate for Stability.
Describe the five class segments of a SilverSneakers Stability class.
Apply leadership and teaching skills to SilverSneakers Stability.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The SilverSneakers Stability training includes five learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. 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 continuing education certificate from your profile at instructor.tivityhealth.com. Keep your profile up-to-date and complete all required continuing education.

SilverSneakers^® Yoga Online Training

Course Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers Yoga
Describe the Yoga target audience
Create safe and effective choreography segments appropriate for Yoga
Describe the 5 class segments of Yoga
Apply leadership and teaching skills to the Yoga format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

This training includes learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next’ at the bottom of the page. At any time during the course, you can review your completed lessons through the table of contents. Be sure to complete the assessment included in Unit 2.

Step Two: Review the sample exercise and master class videos. View and print the class choreography and the class design grid.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

SilverSneakers^® Splash Online Training V1

Course Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers Splash
Describe the Splash target audience
Create safe and effective choreography segments appropriate for Splash
Describe the 5 class segments of Splash
Apply leadership and teaching skills to the Splash format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

Step Two: Review the sample exercise and master class videos. View and print the class choreography and the class design grid.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

SilverSneakers^® Circuit Online Training V1

Course Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers Circuit
Describe the Circuit target audience
Create safe and effective choreography segments appropriate for Circuit
Describe the 5 class segments of Circuit
Apply leadership and teaching skills to the Circuit format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

Step Two: Review the sample exercise and master class videos. View and print the class choreography and the class design grid.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

SilverSneakers^® Classic Online Training

Course Introduction

Welcome to the SilverSneakers Classic online instructor training. The purpose of this training course is to prepare you to teach SilverSneakers Classic, our most popular fitness class. In this course you will learn about the Classic audience, tools, and exercise selection guidelines. You will also learn how to design and lead a fun, safe and effective Classic class that is appropriate for all of your participants.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify the health and fitness goals of SilverSneakers Classic.
Describe the Classic target audience.
Describe the 5 class segments of Classic.
Create safe and effective movement and exercise options that are appropriate for Classic participants.
Apply leadership and teaching skills to the Classic format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The SilverSneakers Classic online instructor training includes five learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. To complete each unit, answer the questions in the unit review quizzes. You can review your completed lessons through the table of contents at any time during the course.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

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

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate

After completing the course, you can download your continuing education certificate from your profile at instructor.tivityhealth.com. Make certain to keep your instructor profile up-to-date and to complete all required continuing education.