SilverSneakers Format – Instructor Resource Center

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Welcome to this eLearning module on becoming a FLEX® instructor. This module is designed to provide you with essential information to kickstart your journey as a FLEX instructor.

Directions:

Step One: Review the content and watch all videos.

To progress through the information, click “next” at the bottom of the page.

Step Two: Email the FLEX Team.

If you believe FLEX aligns with your career goals, email the FLEX team and express your interest in getting started. Upon doing so, you will be assigned a FLEX Network Liaison.

Step Three: Complete your agreement and upload all supporting document.

Review all “how-to” videos on completing the agreement and uploading all supporting documents to your profile.

SilverSneakers^® Leadership for Chronic Conditions and Disease Copy

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Course Introduction

The SilverSneakers® Leadership for Chronic Conditions and Disease is designed to provide the basic exercise guidelines and leadership principles for those exercising with some of the most common chronic conditions. The information and knowledge gained in this course can be applied to each SilverSneakers class, enhancing the member experience. Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded continuing education credits which can be applied toward the renewal of ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA, ACSM and ISSA certifications.

Course Learning Objectives

Define chronic disease(s).
List the lifestyle choices that contribute to chronic diseases.
Describe how exercise and mindfulness prevent chronic conditions.
Identify a mindfulness technique that can be applied to your SilverSneakers group exercise class.
Apply the chronic conditions exercise guidelines for a safe and effective SilverSneakers class.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

The SilverSneakers® Leadership for Chronic Conditions and Disease online instructor training includes four learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “Next” at the bottom of the page. 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 complete all required continuing education.

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SilverSneakers^® Leadership for Chronic Conditions and Disease

Course Introduction

Course Learning Objectives

Define chronic disease(s).
List the lifestyle choices that contribute to chronic diseases.
Describe how exercise and mindfulness prevent chronic conditions.
Identify a mindfulness technique that can be applied to your SilverSneakers group exercise class.
Apply the chronic conditions exercise guidelines for a safe and effective SilverSneakers class.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

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.

SilverSneakers^® Splash Online Training

Course Introduction

Welcome to the SilverSneakers Splash online instructor training. The purpose of this training course is to prepare you to teach SilverSneakers Splash, an aquatic class format. You will gain an understanding of the aquatic environment and water principles as well as pool safety and emergency readiness.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, 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 five (5) class segments of Splash
Apply leadership and teaching skills to the Splash format

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

The SilverSneakers Splash online instructor training includes four learning units and corresponding lessons. To progress through the lesson material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. You can review your completed lessons through the table of contents at any time during the course.

Step Two: View the Master Class video, written choreography and assessment.

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

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate.

SilverSneakers^® Yoga Online Training V2

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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

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SilverSneakers^® Circuit Online Training

Course Introduction

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

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, instructors will be better prepared 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.

The SilverSneakers Circuit online instructor training includes four 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.

Group Facilitator Training: The SilverSneakers^® Way

Course Introduction

Welcome to the Group Facilitator Training: The SilverSneakers Way online training. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the SilverSneakers brand, members, and purpose. Throughout this training, you will deepen your knowledge of the SilverSneakers mission and programming. You will also develop skills to better interact and communicate with SilverSneakers members in a positive and effective way.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the benefits of the SilverSneakers Way to its members and clients.
Interact with the SilverSneakers audience with purpose, respect and positivity.
Demonstrate leadership to SilverSneakers members through professionalism and excellent communication.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The Group Facilitator Training: The SilverSneakers Way online training includes three 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 with a score of 70% or above.

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^® 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

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 BOOM^TM MUSCLE

Course Introduction

This course will prepare instructors to teach the BOOM MUSCLE class format.

After completing the SilverSneakers BOOM MUSCLE training, you will:

Identify the health and fitness goals of BOOM MUSCLE.
Describe BOOM MUSCLE.
Create safe and effective choreography segments appropriate for BOOM MUSCLE.
Describe the five class segments of BOOM MUSCLE.
Apply leadership and teaching skills to BOOM MUSCLE.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The BOOM MUSCLE 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

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 continuing education certificate from your profile. Keep your profile up to date and complete all required continuing education.