Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults 2nd Edition Online CE Exam Without Book

NOTE: The book Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 100 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can design and implement effective, safe, and fun health promotion and physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the different components of aging and the impact of physical activity.
• Define successful aging and how the concept relates to the development of training programs.
• Explain the role of physical activity in the lives of older adults in general and with respect to chronic illnesses (e.g., physiological aspects related to aging).
• Design key aspects of a physical activity program for older adults with or without various common diseases.
• Describe the key aspects associated with screening, selecting, and evaluating assessment tools related to physical performance among older adults.
• Describe, develop, and implement individualized and group age-appropriate behavior change interventions and physical activity programs that affect older adults’ exercise participation.
• Explain the importance of critical aspects of physical activity programs, such as warm-up and cool-down exercises.
• Design, manipulate, apply, and evaluate program designs to accommodate the needs and training goals of older adults (e.g., resistance training, aerobic training, balance).
• Develop and apply teaching and leadership styles to facilitate evidence-based approaches and recommend physical activity techniques for older adults.
• Discuss and comply with ethical guidelines for personal trainers and group instructors.

Audience

Personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other certified fitness professionals.