WORKSHOP OUTLINE

DUE TO COVID 19 THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE

The Functional Fitness and Ageing Well module is the key training component of the NWUK Wellbeing programme and the WALX Wellness programme. Instructors without a background in teaching strength exercises should first complete the Basics of Strength & Conditioning module.

This innovative training was developed to ensure that our teams can welcome those who may struggle to keep up with others on some WALX but wantt to enjoy gentle WALX and outdoor exercise classes that combine balance, flexibility and vital upper body strength work. Designed specifically for use with Older Adults or those living with long term conditions, the course helps our Instructors unlock mobility issues and help everybody find improvement.We explore WALX poles for stability and how to programme for or manage Dementia, Osteoporosis, Falls prevention and issues relating to Menopause, Mental health and confidence

The course includes joint mobility exercises, relaxation via breathing drills and builds up gradually to improve fitness in a functional way. The strap line is:-

“Adding life to your years and not just years to your life”

Instructors who deliver this concept are trained to combine gentle pole walking with balance drills, resistance bands, smoveys and strapless walking poles to ensure there are no barriers to taking part and that each participant works according to their own level of mobility and fitness.

This course is suitable for instructors wishing to work with deconditioned customers and who have an interest in working towards an exercise referral qualification.

Workshop Content

• Stability for mobility and balance pole walking methods and exercises
• Adapting joint mobility exercises and aiding flexibility
• Balance and conditioning for the older adult
• Relaxation via breathing drills and mindfulness
• Falls prevention drills
• Exercise tips for osteoporosis
• Identifying Mental Health and low Confidence
• Exercise and Menopause
• Tips for Dementia WALX

Format

• Change Format description to: Online learning and home practice BEFORE two 2-hour virtual training and practice sessions

Assessment

This WALX module consists of a mix of on line and practical virtual sessions. All candidates are given verbal feedback. There is no formal assessment.