LaughActive Exercise Instructor Training
- 182 Videos
- 2-Days
- For Aspiring Instructors
Ready to transform exercise into a joyful time of fun, social connection and engagement?
LaughActive is a complete training and certification system designed for activity, physical therapy, fitness professionals, and other health and wellness providers who are short on time, but big on passion.
Our fun & comprehensive training program is delivered in twelve short modules that you complete at your own pace. Once completed, you’re certified to teach this cutting-edge and exciting new wellness program.
What Comes With The Course?
24/7 Access To Learning Modules
Professional Networking
Office Hours with Master Trainer
Online Certification
Individual OR Team Membership
Ongoing Access
Get A Sneak Peek At The Course Content
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the differences between chronological, biological, psychological and social age
- Describe dimensions of wellness and classify older adults according to functional level
- Discuss the benefits of physical activity as it relates to the multiple dimensions of wellness (e.g., intellectual, emotional, physical, vocational, social, spiritual) and the prevention of chronic medical conditions, health promotion, and quality of life throughout the lifespan
- Interpret Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Balance Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults
- Measure exercise intensity with older adult exercisers
- Breakdown myths, stereotypes, and barriers associated with aging and physical activity participation in later life
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Apply basic anatomical, directional, and regional terms when describing areas of the body in relation to one another
- Define three planes of motion and describe fundamental body movements that take place in each plane
- Identify the location and function of key muscles of the human body
- Recognize common muscular imbalances in older adults and the muscles that need to be strengthened and stretched to address muscular imbalances
- Identify natural curvatures of spine and neutral spine posture in adults
- Recognize common postural abnormalities in older adults and describe how to address postural deviations
