Functional Balance Circuits for the Active Adult
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Functional Balance Circuits for the Active Adult

For the most transferable and useable functional balance training, exercises need to challenge the body in ways that simulate the forces and variability that life throws at us every day. By integrating senses like touch, vision and sound into the picture, we develop a deeper understanding of what balance really is, relative to our position in space. In this course, we will introduce and explore new science-based approaches to how we can truly help our aging population replace fear with confidence and live life stronger every day.

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.

Dan Ritchie

Dr. Dan Ritchie started his fitness career at Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine and then spent a year as a graduate assistant coaching Division 1 athletes. He completed his master’s degree in Health & Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, where he won the 2002 Thesis of the Year. Then Dan continued as a Lynn Fellow at Purdue University, completing his PhD in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology. Since 2007 Dan has owned and operated Miracles Fitness in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he and his staff have trained over 2000 clients. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge on training the mature adult market and has equipped people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond to achieve their goals and enhance their functional longevity. Dan was the 2014 PFP Trainer of the Year, and then shortly after he and Dr. Cody Sipe co-founded the Functional Aging Institute. Dan is a sought-after expert and speaker at national and international events on topics like balance for older adults, personal training business development, the global aging phenomenon, and functional aging training models. He’s routinely interviewed for podcasts, webinars, and on-online education summits. Dan lives in West Lafayette with his wife and five kids.

Derek Mikulski

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Course Procedure

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  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.)
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Course Content

  • Functional Balance Circuits for the Active Adult
  • Functional Balance Circuits for the Active Adult Exam