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Functional Fitness Fundamentals
Learn how to build strength, improve mobility, and reduce falls using real-world movement strategies for the Ageing Client
What You'll Gain
From This Course…
A practical, evidence-based framework to train older adults safely and effectively. You’ll discover how three foundational movement elements can dramatically improve strength, balance and daily function. Learn to confidently support clients and walk away with tools you can apply immediately to promote independence and longevity.
- A clear understanding of why traditional ageing programs often fall short
- Practical training in the 3 essential elements that supports real-life function
- Tools to assess and modify exercises for clients with chronic conditions or limitations
- Strategies to improve movement confidence, reduce falls, and enhance quality of life
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Course Overview
This course equips health and fitness professionals with evidence-based strategies to confidently train the ageing population. You’ll explore the key physiological, neurological, and functional changes that occur with age, and learn how to apply them in real-world programming.
Focusing on three essential elements—you’ll gain practical tools to improve balance, strength and mobility. The course also addresses common gaps in traditional ageing programs, helping you create functional, adaptable plans that promote long-term independence and reduce injury risk.
This course is ideal for Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, Allied Health Support Workers, and Pilates or Yoga Teachers who work with older adults and want to feel confident designing safe, effective programs for clients with osteoporosis.
Duration 3 Hours
Certificate of Completion (3 CEC's)
What's Inside the Course
This self-paced online course includes 7 concise modules that blend science with real-world application to help you train older adults safely and effectively. You’ll gain evidence-based strategies, practical movement techniques, and a framework built around the three essential elements to promote strength, balance and independence.
Module 1: Review of Current Training Models for Active Ageing
Explore popular frameworks such as falls‑prevention and cardiovascular programs, and uncover how well they support—or fall short of—functional independence.
Module 2: Why Some Programs Aren’t Working
Delve into the shortcomings of conventional models, particularly how isolated fitness elements fail to account for psychological, neurological, and hormonal needs.
Module 3: Integration of Key Components for Ageing Programs
Learn how to combine strength, mobility, balance, and cognitive engagement into cohesive, functional training strategies.
Module 4: Setting Goals for the Ageing Demographic
Discover how to set meaningful, life-focused goals that prioritize independence and daily functionality over appearance or performance.
Module 5: Common Weaknesses and Health Issues in Ageing Participants
Understand typical physical and physiological challenges—such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, joint immobility, and cognitive slowdown—and their implications for program design.
Module 6: The 3 Essential Elements in Training
Master the foundational movements—and learn how they reinforce strength, balance, and spatial awareness in practical terms.
Module 7: Strategies for Implementing Effective Training
Gain actionable tools including movement preparation, safe coaching cues, and methods to embed incidental movement into daily routines for long-term physical engagement.
Bonus Tools & Resources Included
- Printable Program Templates
- Movement Prep & Coaching Cue Guides
- Client Goal-Setting Worksheet
- Health Conditions Quick Reference
- Certificate of Completion
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course author
Ken Baldwin is the Founder and Director of the Healthy Ageing Institute and serves as Training & Education Manager at Perform Better AU. With over three decades of experience in fitness, he initially honed his expertise as a Physical Training Instructor in the Australian Air Force before transitioning into movement analysis, strength and conditioning, and active ageing program development.Â
As a global speaker, master trainer, and co-founder of the Healthy Ageing Summit, Ken is widely recognised for championing evidence-based training methods tailored to older adults. He emphasises a holistic and functional framework that aligns the physiological, neurological, and emotional needs of ageing clients. His leadership is helping reshape industry standards by bridging the gap between growing demand from older adults and the availability of appropriate, sustainable fitness programming.