Staying active during the golden years
Expiry Date
: 01/09/2025
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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Taking a look at the different ways that physical activity can positively impact the lives of older adults, as well as age specific assessments and exercise plans.
Keywords: Older Adults, Wellness, Physical Activity, Fall Prevention, Aging
Reading material:
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
Incorporating balance and mobility exercises, in addition to
muscular strength, aerobic activities, and flexibility, is needed
to prevent falls among older
adults.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- The effects of ageing and the benefits of regular physical activity
- Which assessments for physical fitness are appropriate for older adults
- How to structure exercise recommendations over the course of a week
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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