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SilverSneakers^® Fall Prevention Education Series

Course Introduction

Welcome to the SilverSneakers Fall Prevention Education Series online instructor training. The purpose of this training course is to prepare you to lead SilverSneakers members in a fall-risk assessment, and to provide you with educational tips and extra skill drills to use during physical activity classes that will benefit participants. A combination of these elements, in addition to the utilization of SilverSneakers Signature classes – Classic and Stability – will allow you to present a class that is designed to decrease the likelihood of a fall in older adulthood. At the end of this training, you will have access to a 12-week reference guide and other resources to help you feel confident in leading your SilverSneakers class with the fall prevention educational components.

Course Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify fall risk factors.
Recognize the benefits of fall prevention programming to SilverSneakers members.
Implement a structured 12-week program to help members improve their balance and stability and decrease their risk of falls.
Guide members through evaluating their own levels of fitness as it relates to balance and stability.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The SilverSneakers Fall Prevention 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

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.

SilverSneakers^® Nutrition for Optimal Aging

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.

SilverSneakers^® Strength Progressions for Group Fitness

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.

Community Engagement Representative Onboarding

Welcome!

Welcome to the SilverSneakers^®Community Engagement Representative (CER) Onboarding training. The purpose of this training course is to prepare you for success in your role as a CER. You will learn how to represent Tivity Health™ and engage with the community at local events and educational programs. You will also receive instructions and job aids to help you complete the administrative responsibilities associated with your role, and learn more about how to support and interact with members, potential members, and other Tivity Health partners.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

Define the Tivity Health mission and vision.
List the SilverSneakers class formats.
Complete administrative tasks related to the CER role.
Demonstrate SilverSneakers format classes to event audiences.
Engage with members and potential members through pathways such as event participation, educational presentations, and workshops.
Execute event logistics, including preparing, attending, and reporting feedback.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The CER onboarding includes two 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, is required. After reviewing the course material, you must successfully complete the final assessment. You will receive 1 Tivity credit for completing this course. No external CECs are offered.

Step Three: Access the CER Resource Page

After completing the course, access the Instructor Resource page. Here you will find job aids, videos, event resources, and other information.

Step Four: Receive your onboarding kit and plan your professional development

After completing this course you will receive your Tivity Health “Starter Kit,” which will include SilverSneakers apparel and a name badge. You will also have access to all current and ongoing online training courses at no cost.

SilverSneakers^® Group Exercise for Hip Limitations

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

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.

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.

SilverSneakers BOOM^TM MOVE

Course Introduction

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

After completing the SilverSneakers BOOM MOVE training, you will:

Identify the health and fitness goals of BOOM MOVE.
Describe BOOM MOVE’s target audience.
Create safe and effective exercise segments appropriate for BOOM MOVE.
Describe the five class segments of BOOM MOVE.
Apply leadership and teaching principles to the BOOM MOVE format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The BOOM MOVE training includes four 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

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.

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

Click “SliverSneakers Yoga” below to get started.

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 BOOM^TM MIND

Course Introduction

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

Course Learning Objectives

After completing the SilverSneakers BOOM MIND training, you will:

Identify the health and fitness goals of BOOM MIND.
Describe BOOM MIND’s target audience.
Create safe and effective exercise segments appropriate for BOOM MIND.
Describe the five class segments of BOOM MIND.
Apply leadership and teaching principles to the BOOM MIND format.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The BOOM MIND 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

SilverSneakers^® Foundations

Course Introduction

Thank you for registering for the SilverSneakers Foundations instructor training. The purpose of the SilverSneakers instructor training program is to consistently offer instructors the latest information, research updates, and practical tools to deliver SilverSneakers classes in the safest and most effective way. Whether you are a new or seasoned instructor, this course will give you an introduction to leading group exercise classes specifically for SilverSneakers members.

Course Learning Objectives

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

Describe the key components of the SilverSneakers fitness program and signature SilverSneakers classes.
Apply the principles of exercise science, human anatomy, and exercise recommendations for chronic conditions to movement design and exercise selection for older adults.
Apply principles and methods of training to improve health-related components of fitness, fall prevention, and cognitive health.
Apply leadership skills and communication principles to enhance exercise instruction.
Recognize the legal issues and professional responsibilities of being a SilverSneakers instructor.

Course Directions

Step One: Review the content

The Foundations training includes four learning units and corresponding lessons. Each unit contains a study guide to help guide you through the information. 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 continuing education certificate from your profile at https://instructor.tivityhealth.com. If you plan to teach a signature SilverSneakers class, you must complete the corresponding format training for the class you plan to teach.

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