| 148 | Tuesday, March 27, 2001 |
This is a Ticketed Event. Fee: $165
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| 9:00 AM-4:30 PM | |
| AAALF/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| Fitness Programs for Older Adults: Training Workshops--Activities to Enhance Balance, Flexibility and Strength |
| Day 2
Health Care and Fitness practitioners who work with older adults will take
home the latest information regarding programs that enhance balance,
flexibility and strength training for the prevention of falls. Exercises
will be presented with discussion focusing on adaptations for frail and
well elderly, contraindications, and practical applications. Participants
will experience a variety of techniques, exercises, and activities to
enhance effective program development for this population. |
Keyword(s): community-based programs, exercise/fitness, older adult/aging issues
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| Speakers: Charlene Schade, San Diego Community College, San Diego, CA; and Eva Montee, Mountain View Hospital, Madras, OR |