Pre-conference day
Active Aging 2005: The tipping point
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
"Nuts and bolts" of assessing and programming for older adults with balance and mobility disorders

This one-day workshop introduces you to the tools needed to assess older adults at various levels of fall risk and how to use the results to develop appropriate exercise progressions.

You'll learn how to:

• Identify older adults at risk for falls.
  
• Identify, administer and interpret the results of valid and reliable screening and assessment tools for identifying functional limitations associated with balance disorders.
  
• Tailor balance exercises to individuals in group exercise settings.
  

Who should attend? Wellness center directors, physical activity instructors of older adults, and other allied healthcare providers.

Faculty: Debra Rose, PhD, Professor, Division of Kinesiology and Health Science; Co-Director, Center for Successful Aging, California State University Fullerton

CEUs awarded: IACET, ACE, NASM

Wednesday, November 30, 2005
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Walking workout (Note: this session will meet and take place outdoors.)

This session shows you how to increase the intensity of a walking workout by engaging more of the body's muscle groups, resulting in increased cardiovascular benefits.

• Start a walking program.
  
• Adapt walking programs for all fitness levels.
  
• Build the intensity of walking workouts.
  

To register call 866-335-9777 or 604-734-4464