Safe & Effective Exercise for Older Adults: What to Avoid and How to Adapt Practical CPD

Description

Create routines with confidence by understanding not just what to include, but what to avoid.

Every instructor working with older adults needs to know how to deliver exercises that are safe, effective and appropriate for real class members with real health histories. This essential CPD focuses on the movements, exercises and approaches that may need to be avoided, adapted or progressed carefully when working with older adults.

You’ll explore how to use information from class members’ PAR-Q forms to make better decisions about exercise adaptations, alternatives and signposting. The session will help you understand why certain movements may not be suitable for some participants, how to reduce risk and how to make routines inclusive without losing flow, variety or enjoyment.

This CPD is ideal for instructors who want to feel more confident interpreting PAR-Q information, adapting routines for different needs, and understanding the safety considerations behind older adult exercise programming. It gives you the practical knowledge to create routines that are not only engaging, but appropriate, adaptable and safe.

This topic was previously titled Safe Routines.

What instructors will get from the CPD

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• understand key safety considerations when creating routines for older adults
• recognise movements and exercises that may need to be avoided or adapted
• use PAR-Q information to make appropriate exercise choices
• identify when a class member may need an alternative, modification or signposting
• adapt routines for common health conditions, mobility limitations and confidence levels
• create routines that are safe without becoming boring or overly cautious
• understand how to balance challenge, progression and risk
• feel more confident planning inclusive routines for mixed-ability classes
• support class members to move safely, effectively and enjoyably

CPD dates: 

Online – Saturday 3rd July 2027

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

Discounted instructor rate is available to currently licensed Move it or Lose it® instructors only. Licence status will be verified prior to the event.