Description
Gentle exercise will help many people are living with movement disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease as well as other common neuromuscular and movement disorders. The goal of this program is to give candidate instructors a well-balanced and functional program to improve the quality of life for clientele living with these challenges, and to help improve their well-being and maintain or enhance their physical performance. Components for functional wellness both seated and standing will be reviewed. This program will provide a total body approach with guidelines for modification of exercises. Working at a self-paced gentle intensity will help maintain function and well-being.
SKU: CTL003
Course materials
- WaterART Land Common Movement Disorders Instructor Manual (250 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 pool reference cards
- Specialty Certification Exam Process
- E-Diploma and Online profile when successful with examination process
- 16.0 CECs for WaterART
Table of Contents & Learning Objectives
| Chapter 1 | What is Parkinson’s Disease |
| Chapter 2 | The Aging Process |
| Chapter 3 | Functional Fitness & Functional Assessments |
| Chapter 4 | Muscles, Joints and Biomechanics |
| Chapter 5 | Posture, Gait and Balance |
| Chapter 6 | Stretching for Everyone |
| Chapter 7 | Chair Program Exercise Inventory |
| Chapter 8 | Medications for Parkinson’s Disease |
| Chapter 9 | Nutrition for Parkinson’s Disease |
| Chapter 10 | Sample Forms and Additional Information |
| Chapter 11 | Certification Process |
| Chapter 12 | Bibliography & Recommended Reading |
