The National Association of Seniors Fitness provides older adult fitness specialists with educational programs specifically designed to help them conduct safe, effective and enjoyable fitness programs for older participants of varying fitness levels. Complete any NASF Advanced Qualification or Certificate of Completion program, and…
YOU WILL LEARN
- functional fitness assessments specifically designed for seniors
- senior-friendly teaching and leadership approaches
- senior-specific exercise guidelines and safety measures
- the secrets of effective senior strength training
YOU WILL STUDY
- balance training and fall prevention
- the physiology of aging
- vital principles of gerontology, basic physiology, and anatomy
YOU WILL GAIN
- the skill to adapt seniors’ workouts to their medications
- a thorough understanding of how to program for functional fitness
- in-depth knowledge of how to program for special conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, back pain, and more
YOU WILL MASTER
- senior-related facts and methodologies that are unknown among most fitness professionals
- management insights to promote your goals and those of your senior participants
- the ability to turn theoretical knowledge into sound practical applications in the work place
For your convenience, NASF offers Two Types of Educational Opportunities:
1) Certificate of Advanced Qualification … NASF’s highest standard. These comprehensive, widely recognized programs are intended for fitness professionals who specialize in older adult fitness programming. The courses require proctored, closed book testing. Our C.A.Q. programs provide all necessary study resources including textbooks, manuals and videos plus a complete set of CEC materials at no extra charge. Full certification requires successfully completing a proctored, closed book examination and providing proof of supplemental certification in both adult CPR and basic first aid.
NASF’s Certificates of Advanced Qualification are renewable every two years with proof of current CPR/first aid certification along with 2.0 NASF approved continuing education credits.
2) Certificate of Completion Programs … correspondence courses designed to enhance your existing knowledge and credentials as well as for continuing education credit. Certificate programs feature the same study materials and learning objectives as Advanced Qualification programs. However, they are designed as self-paced, open-book correspondence courses. The certificate program provides recognized CECs for other associations. For your convenience, each certificate program is divided into two courses (Part One and Part Two) which may be purchased separately or together. Completing both parts earns your certificate from the Association of Seniors Fitness. Certificates may be upgraded to Advanced Qualification a later date if desired.
All NASF educational programs require comprehensive, directed home study.
