Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults
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Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults

The seven fundamental movement patterns can be incredibly beneficial for older adults of all ages and functional levels. In this workshop, we will cover techniques and strategies for applying the “Big 3” patterns—deadlift, squat and lunge—to this diverse group, including: teaching strategies; simple assessments to determine which clients “earn the right” to load these patterns; how to regress and progress each movement; how to deal with chronic conditions and orthopedic issues; ways to integrate muscle power training; and programming variables. There will be a considerable amount of small-group and partner work to facilitate the learning.

Cody Sipe, PhD

Associate Professor and club owner with over 20 years of experience specializing in exercise for mature adults. Recipient of numerous industry awards including the IDEA Program Director of the Year. Co-Founder of the Functional Aging Institute (www.functionalaginginstitute.com). Visit FAI's website for your free Functional Training Starter Kit and to learn more about the Functional Aging Specialist Certification. Creator of the Never Grow Old Fitness Program (www.functionalfitnesssolution.com), a follow-along video exercise program for mature adults. Frequent industry speaker and writer.
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Learning Objectives


After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Name the seven fundamental movement patterns.
  2. Name the eight levels on the Hierarchy of Functional Aging.
  3. Describe how to properly perform a deadlift pattern. Explain common issues older adults have when performing a deadlift pattern and give strategies to correct or overcome these issues.
  4. Describe how to properly perform a squat pattern. Explain common issues older adults have when performing a squat pattern and give strategies to correct or overcome these issues.
  5. Describe how to properly perform a lunge pattern. Explain common issues older adults have when performing a lunge pattern and give strategies to correct or overcome these issues.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults
  • Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults - PPT
  • Functional Movement Patterns for Older Adults

Available Course Credits

ACTION0.2
ACSM2
ACE.1
AFPA2
AFAA2
BCRPA2
CHEK2
FAI/ISSA2
IFPA2
NASM0.2
NAFTA2
NAFC0.2
NCEP2
NCCPT2
NCSF1
NESTA0.2
NETA2
NFPT0.4
NIEW0.2
NSPA2