Sample Timetable
©Later Life Training Ltd. 2003
At the bottom of this page are links to:- the aims of the course, course eligibility and pictures taken at previous courses Sample TimetablePlease 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.
Later Life Training Exercise for the Prevention of Falls and Injuries in Frailer Older People Postural Stability Instructor course - sample timetable Click for References and Course Evaluation