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Sample Timetable

Please note that this is an indicative sample timetable and should not be used as a substitute for an issued Course Timetable for a specific named Course.

Please also note that lectures/practicals may overrun or underrun the times shown.

Day 1: Date

8.45

9.00

Arrival and Registration

Course Start Time

9.00

9.30

Tutor and Candidate Introductions (Bingo!)

 

9.30

10.00

The Course and the Falls Exercise Referral Continuum

Lecture/Tutorial

10.00

10.45

Prevalence and Consequences of Falls (and Injuries)

Lecture/Tutorial

10.45

11.00

Refreshment Break

 

11.00

12.00

Falls Practical Session (Week 15-20)

Practical

12.00

13.00

Physical Activity, Older People and Falls: Research Update

Lecture/Tutorial

13.00

13.45

Lunch Break

 

13.45

14.15

Risk Factors for Falls (and Injuries)

Lecture/Tutorial

14.15

14.45

Posture, Postural Training and Safe Lifting

Practical/Workshop

14.45

15.55

Physiology 1 – Muscle, Endocrine and Nervous System and Falls

Lecture/Tutorial

15.55

16.10

Refreshment Break

 

16.10

16.50

Warm Up Practical (Seated and Standing)

Practical/Workshop

16.50

17.35

Endurance Training Practical

Practical/Workshop

17.35

17.55

Physiology 2 – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System and Falls

Lecture/Tutorial

17.55

18.00

Summary and Assignment (short!)

 

 

Day 2: Date (Next Day)

8.30

9.00

Candidate Guidance & Support

Optional

9.00

9.05

Clarification / Discussion of Day 1

 

9.05

10.00

Physiology 3 – Bones and Joints and Falls

& Bone-loading Workshop

Lecture/ Workshop incl. Practical in Theory Room

10.00

11.00

Balance Training Practical

Practical/Workshop

11.00

11.15

Refreshment Break

 

11.15

11.55

Fear of Falling/Behaviour Change Theory/Motivation

Lecture/Tutorial

11.55

12.55

Resistance Training Practical (Seated & Standing)

Practical/Workshop

12.55

13.40

Lunch Break

 

13.40

14.00

Detection and Assessment: Theory & Guidelines

Lecture/Tutorial

14.00

15.00

Pre-Exercise Assessment and Case Study Practical

Practical/Tutorial

15.00

16.00

Backward Chaining & Floor Transitions Practical

Practical/Workshop

16.00

16.15

Refreshment Break

 

16.15

17.00

Floor-Work (Coping Strategies, Resistance & Balance) Practical

Practical/Workshop

17.00

17.50

Cool Down Practical including Tai Chi Demonstration

Practical/Workshop

17.50

18.00

Summary and Assignments

 

 

Day 3: Date (About Two Weeks Later)

8.30

9.00

Candidate Guidance & Support

Optional

9.00

9.15

Feedback / Questions / Clarification

 

9.15

10.45

Programming Theory and Practice I

Lecture/Tutorial

10.45

11.00

Refreshment Break

 

11.00

12.30

Programming Theory and Practice II

Lecture/Tutorial

12.30

13.15

Lunch Break

 

13.15

14.15

Week 15-20 Falls Practical Session (Tutor 2)

Practical

14.15

14.30

Preparation for Workshop

Tutorial

14.30

18.00

Programming and Assessment Workshop (Candidate-Led) + Feedback including Break

Practical/Tutorial

 

Day 4: Date (Next Day)

8.30

9.00

Candidate Guidance & Support

Optional

9.00

9.15

Feedback / Questions / Clarification

 

9.15

10.00

Assessment Preparation + sign up for Assessment Day

Tutorial

10.00

11.00

Medical Conditions Impacting on Falls (and Injuries). Led by Local Geriatrician

Lecture/Tutorial

11.00

11.15

Refreshment Break

 

11.15

12.30

Medications Impacting on Falls (and Injuries). Led by Local Geriatrician

Lecture/Tutorial

12.30

13.15

Lunch Break

 

13.15

14.15

Exercise Management of Medical Conditions Impacting on Falls (and Injuries)

Tutorial

14.15

15.15

Progression and Adaptation Workshop

Practical/Tutorial

15.15

15.30

Refreshment Break

 

15.30

16.10

Establishing and Evaluating a Community Programme

Lecture/Tutorial

16.10

17.10

Case Study Guidelines

Tutorial

17.10

17.30

Health, Safety and Emergency Procedures

Lecture/Tutorial

17.50

18.00

Summary, Assignments & CPD Opportunities

 

 

Day 5: Date (About Five Weeks Later)

8.30

9.00

Candidate Guidance & Support

Optional

9.00

9.30

Theory Paper Guidelines

Tutorial

9.30

11.45

Theory Paper (15 mins reading time + 2 hours)

Assessment

11.45

12.00

Refreshment Break

 

12.00

13.15

Practical Revision (Tutor-led sample assessment class)

Practical/Tutorial

13.15

14.00

Lunch Break

 

14.00

15.20

Practical Revision (incl. Tutor-Led/Candidate-Taught Teaching Workshop)

Practical/Tutorial

15.20

15.40

Refreshment Break

 

15.40

16.30

Practical Revision

Practical/Tutorial

16.30

16.50

Summary and Course Evaluation Completion

 

16.50

18.00

Candidate Guidance and Support

Optional

 

Day 6 and 7: Dates (About Three Weeks Later)

8.30

9.00

Candidate Guidance & Support

Optional

9.00

6.00

Presentation of CPR evidence, Session Plan (2 copies) and Written Case Study (2 copies).

Practical Assessment and Case Study Assessment

Completion of Self-Evaluation Form

Feedback to Individual Candidates

Completion of Candidate Assessment Evaluation Forms

Assessment

Practicals

 

 

The day will include lunch break and two refreshment breaks
Attendance is required for the full day to assist other candidates with their Practical Assessments.

Please be aware that there will be an unavoidable delay before you receive your results at the end of the day. This time allows your assessor to complete written feedback for you, mark your case study and session plan and liaise with the rest of the assessor team. May we suggest you bring a book or an Ipod etc but please do be prepared for this wait and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

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