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SilverSneakers^® Article Muscle Balance Principles

Course Introduction

The SilverSneakers® Muscle Balance Principles article is designed to educate instructors on the importance of muscle pairs working together and the risks of muscle imbalances. This article also offers instructors teaching techniques to help members improve muscle balance. Upon completion, you will be awarded one continuing education credit toward the renewal of SilverSneakers Foundations.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, instructors will be better prepared to:

Define the difference between agonistic and antagonistic muscle groups
Identify the muscles that may be tight and overstretched in older adults
Apply exercise techniques to improve muscle balance

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

The Muscle Balance Principles article is one page. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page.

Step Two: Complete the quiz.

After reviewing the article, you must successfully complete the final quiz with a passing score.

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.

SilverSneakers^® Article Building Class Connections

Course Introduction

The SilverSneakers® Building Class Connections article is designed to educate instructors on the health risks of loneliness and isolation, and the importance of socialization. This article also offers class connection ideas you can share with your SilverSneakers members. Upon completion, you will be awarded a continuing education credit toward the renewal of SilverSneakers Foundations.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, instructors will be better prepared to:

Identify the health risks of loneliness and isolation.
List the benefits of socialization for participants.
Apply class connection ideas into SilverSneakers classes.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

The Building Class Connections article is one page. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page.

Step Two: Complete the quiz.

After reviewing the article, you must successfully complete the final quiz with a passing score.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate.

SilverSneakers^® Article – Osteoporosis and Exercise

Course Introduction

The SilverSneakers Osteoporosis and Exercise article is designed to educate instructors on what osteoporosis is and the impact exercise can have on bone health. Upon completion, instructors will be able to apply exercise guidelines and variations to offer safe and effective classes for participants with osteoporosis.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, instructors will be better prepared to:

List the benefits of exercise for participants with osteoporosis.
Identify bone structure and understand how aging affects bone.
Apply exercise guidelines and variations for those with osteoporosis.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content.

The Osteoporosis and Exercise article is one page. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page.

Step Two: Complete the quiz.

After reviewing the article, you must successfully complete the final quiz with a passing score.

Step Three: Download your course completion certificate.

SilverSneakers^® Member Engagement Workshop: Grocery Store Tour

Course introduction

Thank you for registering for the Grocery Store Tour workshop instructor training. Making nutritious food choices at the grocery store and knowing how to read nutrition labels plays a vital role in leading a vibrant and active older adult lifestyle. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to deliver quality nutrition information to members, helping them better understand the importance of shopping the perimeter of the grocery store, reading nutrition labels, and making healthy food purchases.

As with all Member Engagement Workshops, the Grocery Store Tour workshop is meant for instructors to present to members outside of their regularly scheduled fitness classes for additional engagement. Please note that you will need to print materials.

Course learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify workshop materials and use these materials to deliver an engaging workshop experience.
Explain MyPlate guidelines for a healthy diet and how these guidelines can be used to make optimal choices while shopping at the grocery store.
Demonstrate the ways that shopping the perimeter of the grocery store can help direct healthy food choices.
Facilitate class activities to help participants read and understand nutrition labels and apply what they have learned to food choices.
Describe ways that workshop participants can reduce their risk of illness and disease by making optimal nutrition choices.

Course directions

Step One: Review the content

The Grocery Store Tour – Member Workshop instructor training includes two learning units which provide all the materials you will need to deliver this member facing workshop. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. You can review your completed course work through the table of contents at any time during the course.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

All content, including videos and documents, 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.

SilverSneakers^® Nutrition as We Age Member Engagement Workshop

Course introduction

Thank you for registering for the SilverSneakers Nutrition as We Age – Member Engagement Workshop instructor training. Making nutritious food choices plays a vital role in aging optimally for a vibrant and active old adult lifestyle. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to deliver quality nutrition information to members, helping them better understand the importance of diet on their overall health.

As with all Member Engagement Workshops, SilverSneakers Nutrition as We Age is meant for instructors to present to members outside of their regularly scheduled fitness classes for additional engagement. Please note that you will need to print materials.

Course learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand your scope of practice and the types of guidance that you can provide to workshop participants about nutrition and healthy eating.
Facilitate class discussions about overcoming barriers and setting incremental goals to inspire workshop participants to improve their nutrition.
Identify ways that workshop participants can reduce their risk of illness and disease with optimal nutrition choices.
Identify how to use materials to deliver an engaging workshop experience.

Course directions

Step One: Review the content

The Nutrition as We Age – Member Engagement Workshop instructor training includes two learning units which provides all the materials you will need to deliver this member facing workshop. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. You can review your completed course work through the table of contents at any time during the course.

Step Two: Complete the assessment

All content, including videos and documents, 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.