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.