Understand the Older Adult

Learn how aging affects movement, health, function, and participation so you can confidently support older adults in a safe and meaningful way.

Assess. Program. Progress

Develop practical assessment and exercise programming skills that help older adults improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.

Beyond Exercise

Go beyond exercise and explore the role of nutrition, recovery, coaching, and lifestyle habits that help older adults move well, age well, and live with confidence.

About the Course

The Older Adult Specialty Course equips fitness leaders with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to safely assess, program, and coach older adults. Through seven comprehensive modules, you'll explore the aging process, common health conditions, functional assessment, exercise programming, nutrition, recovery, and coaching strategies that support mobility, independence, and healthy aging. Whether you're a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, or fitness professional looking to expand your expertise, you'll leave this course with practical tools, downloadable resources, and programming strategies you can apply immediately with your clients and classes.

Meet Your Instructor

Coach Kim Bond Coach Kim Bond has spent more than 40 years helping people move better, age well, and live with confidence. As a BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders, three-time BCRPA Award recipient, and founder of True North West Academy, she has educated fitness leaders, trained instructors, and coached thousands of individuals in community fitness, personal training, group fitness, and post-secondary education. With advanced certifications in personal training, group fitness, senior fitness, and fitness nutrition, Kim combines evidence-informed education with practical, real-world application. This course is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to safely work with older adults and immediately apply what you learn in your classes and with your clients.

The syllabus

9 Chapters · 135 Lessons

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      Welcome to True North West Academy

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      Learn ON the Go

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      Course Overview

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      How to Navigate the Course

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      BCRPA Older Adult Instructor Manual

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      Participant Workbook

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      Healthy Aging Field Guide

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      Join the Coaches Education Exchange

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      Module Overview

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      🧭 Did You know?

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      Lesson 1.1 - Demographics & Aging Trends

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      Age & Communication - Infographic

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 1.2 - Myths & Realities of Aging

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 1.3 - Functional Independence

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 1.4 - Participation & Motivation

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      Stages of Change - Infographic

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 2.1 - Musculoskeletal

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 2.2 - Cardiovascular

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 2.3 - Neurological & Balance

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 2.4 - Energy Systems & Recovery

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Industry Perspective - Physiology of Aging - Dr. Dan Ritchie

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 3.1 - Arthritis & Joint Health

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      Workbook Activty

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 3.2 - Osteoporosis & Bone Health

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 3.3 - Cardiovascular Conditions

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 3.4 - Medications & Exercise

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      Medication & Exercise Infographic

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 4.1 - Pre-Exercise Screening & Readiness

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      Client Screening & Readiness Workflow

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 4.2 - Assessments

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      Static Posture - The Older Adult

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      30 Second Chair Stand Test

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      Timed Up & Go Assessment (TUG)

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      GAIT Speed Test

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 4.3 - Balance & Mobility Testing

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      4 Stage Balance Test

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      Functional Reach

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 4.4 - Interpreting Results

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 5.1 - Strength Training

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 5.2 - Balance Training

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      Tap vs Weight Shift

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 5.3 - Endurance Training

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      Rate of Perceived Exer(cise)tion (RPE)

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 5.4 - Mobility & Flexibility

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 5.5 - Functional Movement & ADLs

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey (overview)

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      Gene's - Group Fitness Journey

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      Gene's - Weight Room/Training Journey

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      Gene's - Personal Training Journey

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      Program Builder - Active Aging

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 6.1 - Nutrition Foundations for Healthy Aging

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 6.2 - Hydration & Recovery

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 6.3 - Protein & Muscle Preservation

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Lesson 6.4 - Practical Nutrition Strategies

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      Influence with Integrity - Scope of Practice BCRPA

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      Workbook Activity

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      Quiz

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      Gene's Active Aging Journey

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      Module Overview

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      Lesson 7.1 - Coaching & Cueing Older Adults

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      Cueing Ladder

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      Workbook Activity

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      Lesson 7.2 - Exercise Regressions & Progressions

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      Workbook Activity

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      Lesson 7.3 - Designing Safe & Effective Classes

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      Workbook Activity

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      Lesson 7.4 - BCRPA Registration Process Overview

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      Quiz - Module 7

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      Gene's Activity Aging Journey - Conclusion

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      COURSE FINAL EXAM

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      Pathway to Registration - Older Adult Specialty BCRPA

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      Scope Of Practice - BCRPA

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      Career Development

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      Older Adult ICE Package Submission

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      The Multiple Choice Method & Exam Registration Link

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      Sample 30 Question Exam

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      Group Fitness Class - Older Adult - Winnipeg in Motion

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      Move Free 75 min- Group Fitness Class - Coach Kim

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      Congratulations! You've Completed Your Course

Everything You Need to Succeed

7 Comprehensive Learning Modules 25+ Video Lessons 10+ Whiteboard Teaching Sessions Student Manual Student Workbook Healthy Aging Field Guide Downloadable Resources Assessment Tools & Templates Practical Programming Examples Lesson Discussions Optional LIVE 2-Way Learning Sessions Online Student Community BCRPA Pathway to Registration BCRPA Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) (included in cost)

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This course gives you the competitive edge, the credentials, and the confidence to build a thriving practice working with older adults.

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