Description
Nearly 1 in 2 people over age 65 have some form of arthritis or painful limitation. The Land Arthritis Instructor Certification Program incorporates chair exercises in both sitting and standing positions with a gentle, light, low impact and sculpt program. The goal of the program is to provide the Instructor with a variety of cardiovascular, endurance, strength, mobility and balance exercises for helping individual clients improve their activities of daily living and function while easing pain and discomfort in their body. The program is focused on helping the individual to balance their muscular strength and flexibility, and the program will utilize equipment such as chairs, resistance bands, and weights.
SKU: CTL002
Course materials
- WaterART Arthritis Land Instructor Manual with exercise illustrations (150 pages)
- Video streaming via WaterART Fitness App unlimited for Members (6 months for non members) OR Vimeo for computers OR DVDs of the following videos:
- Laminated Exercise program cards for quick reference
- Certification Exam Process
- E-Diploma and Online profile when successful with examination process
- 16.0 CEC’s for WaterART
Table of Contents & Learning Objectives
| Chapter 1 | Introduction to Exercise |
| Chapter 2 | The Musculoskeletal Connection |
| Chapter 3 | Understanding Joint Action |
| Chapter 4 | Program Design |
| Chapter 5 | Functional Fitness Testing in Group Activity |
| Chapter 6 | Inventory for a Low Impact Arthritis Class |
| Chapter 7 | Chair Exercise Options and Inventory |
| Chapter 8 | Line Dance Patterns |
| Chapter 9 | Step Training for Strength and Balance |
| Chapter 10 | Tai Chi for Flexibility and Relaxation |
| Chapter 11 | Research, References and Resources |
| Chapter 12 | How to Complete the Certification Process |
