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. You'll Learn: Aging realities and myths Common health conditions Functional independence Participation and motivation

Assess & Program with Confidence

Develop practical assessment and exercise programming skills that help older adults improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function. You'll Learn: Functional assessment Exercise programming Strength & balance training Safe progressions and modifications

Support Healthy Aging

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. You'll Learn: Nutrition & recovery Coaching strategies Healthy aging principles Real-world application

About the Course

The Older Adult Specialty Course is designed to help fitness leaders develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work safely and effectively with older adults. Through a practical and evidence-informed approach, participants will explore the aging process, common health conditions, functional assessment, exercise programming, nutrition, recovery, and coaching strategies that support independence, mobility, and quality of life. Whether you are a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, or fitness leader looking to expand your expertise, this course provides a comprehensive foundation for working with one of the fastest-growing populations in fitness. Participants will gain practical tools, resources, and programming strategies that can be immediately applied in real-world settings. Included in the Course: 7 Learning Modules Participant Workbook Healthy Aging Field Guide Practical Programming Resources Assessment Tools & Templates BCRPA Registration Preparation Resources Downloadable Course Materials Move Well. Age Well. Live With Confidence

Meet Your Instructor

Coach Kim Bond With more than 40 years of experience in the fitness industry, Coach Kim Bond has dedicated her career to helping people move better, age well, and live with confidence. Kim is a BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders, three-time BCRPA award recipient, and founder of True North West Academy. She has worked with thousands of participants, fitness leaders, and older adults through community fitness, personal training, group fitness, post-secondary education, and professional development. Her expertise includes active aging, exercise programming, fitness leadership education, brain health, and healthy aging. Known for her practical teaching style, Kim focuses on turning complex concepts into real-world strategies that fitness leaders can apply immediately. Through this course, Kim shares the knowledge, tools, and lessons learned from four decades of helping people build strength, confidence, independence, and quality of life through movement. Move Well. Age Well. Live With Confidence. Credentials BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) ACE Personal Trainer ACE Group Fitness Instructor ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist ACE Senior Fitness Specialist Certified Brain Health Trainer Three-Time BCRPA Award Recipient Founder, True North West Academy This is about the right length for a Thinkific "Meet Your Instructor" section without becoming a full biography.

What You'll Learn

1 Chapter · 5 Lessons

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    Welcome to the Older Adult Specialty Course

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      Course Overview

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      How to Navigate the Course

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      BCRPA Older Adult Instructor Manual

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Participant Workbook

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Healthy Aging Field Guide

What you will walk away with

7 Learning Modules 25+ Video Lessons Student Manual Student Workbook Healthy Aging Field Guide (Top Go To Resources) Downloadable Resources Assessment Tools & Templates Practical Programming Examples BCRPA Registration Completion from Course to Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE)

Ready to Specialize in Older Adult Fitness?

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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