| 112 | Monday, April 11, 2005 |
This is a Ticketed Event. Fee: $Members - $125/$140/$180 onsite; Non-members - $160/$185/$200 onsite
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| 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | Convention Center:N139 |
| AAALF/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| Fitness Programs for the Older Adult: A Leadership Training Workshop-- Basic Physical Activity Programming for Older Adults - Day 1 |
| Day 1.
Focus: Screening, assessment, cardiovascular and strength programs, and chronic conditions.
A. Pre-Participation Issues; Recruitment and Medical Screening
B. Assessment Issues; Functional Fitness Testing
C. Components of a Comprehensive Exercise Program for Older Adults. Fitting it all in.
D. Cardiovascular Activity; Guidelines for Leadership; Warm Up, Activity Session for Standing and Seated Clients; Cool Down
E. Chronic Conditions. Guidelines for those with:
(1) Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Diabetic Conditions
(2) Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Joint Replacements and Back Pain.
Will include Contraindicated Exercises.
F. Strength Activity: Exercise prescription and strength routine using exercise bands.
G. Range of Motion Routine. |
Keyword(s): older adult/aging issues, professional preparation
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| Speakers: Phyllis T. Croisant, Eastern Illinois University, Champaign, IL; Pamela Macfarlane, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, ID; Eva Montee, Mountain View Hospital, Madras, OR; and Charlene Schade, San Diego Community College, San Diego, CA |