- Location: 16 Saint Joseph's Place, Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 7, Ireland - Ireland
- Duration: TBA
Course details
The National Qualification in Exercise and the Older Adult is open to application from all professionals who hold a recognised, valid and current primary fitness instructor qualification which is accredited or mapped at EQF Level 3 or higher.
Not all primary fitness instructor qualifications meet the minimum standard required. If your primary fitness instructor qualification does not meet the requirements NTC will be unable to award a certificate for this programme even if you have completed it so if you are in any doubt whether your qualification meets the requirements please submit a copy of your primary fitness instructor qualification at least two weeks prior to the start date or contact the NTC prior to enrollment.
The National Qualification in Exercise and the Older Adult covers all relevant areas including:
- Benefits of exercise and the older adult
- Explore the objectives of the older adult
- Understand the key physiological considerations in developing comprehensive exercise programs for older adults
- Understand a variety of acute and chronic adaptations in relation to exercise and the older adult
- Develop screening & evaluation methods
- Be aware of the current research on exercise and the older adult
- Appreciate the need for appropriate exercise prescription for the older adult
- Develop optimal training methods
- Explore nutritional needs of the older adult
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About National Training Centre
The National Training Centre (NTC) is Ireland's longest established training provider offering professional industry based qualifications in the areas of Fitness Instructor Training, Personal Training, Pilates Instructor Training, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy and a range of other health fitness related cTheirses.
NTC is an academic partner of the University of Chester and They provide students with the opportunity to study part time for a Masters Degree in Exercise & Nutrition Science and a Masters Degree in Neuromuscular Therapy. There are a wide range of Theirses to choose from at NTC and all cTheirses are offered part time in various locations.
NTC tutors are world class experts in their fields and have many years of professional and teaching experience. They hold specialist qualifications in education so they are equipped to teach a range of inpiduals no matter what their background. NTC is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientifc research to provide educational and practical applications of human movement, exercise science and bodywork therapy.
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