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Exercise Training Courses for working with Older People -

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Further opportunities for training in physical activity related areas that might be appropriate include:-

Future Fit Training
Future Fit Training is a national fitness training organisation that runs courses for those that want to be fitness professionals. Our site includes  details on fitness courses etc. that we run but also hints and tips about what it is like to work in the fitness industry and details on nutrition etc. and as one of our tutors is an international athlete some unique insight into life as a semi-professional athlete.

Website: http://www.futurefit.co.uk

Tai Chi Finder for classes, videos, workshops and events Telephone 0845 890 0744

Website: http://www.taichifinder.co.uk/

BACR This training course aims to equip students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to prescribe and deliver safe and effective exercise for individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) who have already benefited from a phase III rehabilitation programme. The course was developed by the British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) supported by the British Heart Foundation. Strong links are formed between exercise professionals and clinical professionals within the field of cardiac rehabilitation to enable a high standard of care for the individual with CHD

Website: http://www.bacrphaseiv.co.uk/
Extend, (National Training in exercise to music for older people and disabled people of any age)
2 Place Farm, Wheathampstead. Herts.AL4 8SB
Tel: 01582 832 760
E-mail : admin@extend.org.uk
Website: www.extend.org.uk

YMCA Fitness Industry Training (National Training in exercise to music, circuit training and CV equipment for older people) This three day module will develop your exercise to music teaching skills specifically for this growing sector.
112, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NQ

Tel 020 7343 1800

E-mail: info@ymcafit.org.uk
Website: http://www.ymcafit.org.uk/pages/studio_aerobics/

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Jabadao Centre for Movement Studies, (Local Training for Dance and older people)
Branch House, 18, Branch Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 3AQ
Tel: 0113 231 0650
Website: www.jabadao.org/

Keep Fit Association, (National Training in exercise and movement and older people and chair based exercise)

1 Grove House

Foundry Land

Horsham

West Sussex

RH13 5PL

Tel:     01403 266000

Fax:    01403 266111

Email: office@emdp.org

Website: www.keepfit.org.uk

Thrive (Local Training for gardening programmes)

The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT

Tel 0118 988 5688
E-mail: info@thrive.org.uk
Website: www.thrive.org.uk

Walking the Way to Health, (Local Training in volunteering and health walks)
The Countryside Agency, John Dower House, Crescent Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3RA

Tel 01242 533258 Fax 01242 584270
Website: www.whi.org.uk

Kai Ming Association for Taijiquan

Falls Prevention using Tai Chi. Courses and 1 day Workshops as well as regular classes

Tel: 07831 743 737 & 01527 835 557

Website: http://www.kaiming.co.uk/

Northern Fitness and Education Ltd is a well established exercise teacher training organisation with a committed team of professionally qualified tutors and assessors offering training courses throughout the North of England

9a Cleasby Road, Menston, Nr Ilkley,

West Yorkshire, LS29 6JE

Tel l 01943 879816 , fax 01943 870887

email info@northernfitness.co.uk

Website http://www.northernfitness.co.uk/

If you would like to contact Lifestyle Tai Chi, please use the method that suits you best.
E-mail: info@lifestyletaichi.co.uk
Telephone: 07940 549306

Website: http://www.lifestyletaichi.co.uk/index.html
Other Falls Training and Further Education Opportunities
PG Certificate Osteoporosis and Falls Management.  Part-time, 4 semesters.   Credit points can be obtained towards training by Postural Stability Instructors.  Click on the link opposite for further information.
BTEC Professional Diploma in Practice in Osteoporosis and Falls Management.  One year part time study.  Credit points can be obtained towards training by Postural Stability Instructors.  Click on the link opposite for further information.
Assessment, Management and Reduction of Falls in the Older Person.  A module at Level 3 (20 credit points) with assignment that can also be taken at Masters level.  Click on the link opposite to find out further information. 

Physical Activity and Health PGCert

This programme is aimed at developing appropriately qualified health and exercise professionals with an advanced understanding of physical activity and health relationships.
You will develop your skills to design and deliver effective physical activity programmes – and be able to support individuals who are making informed lifestyle choices.

RoSPA - Home is where the harm is - Training Package available as a video or DVD.  Click on link opposite to find out further information. Other Home Safety training can be found by clicking here.
Kiss of Life Multimedia offer two CDs for interactive training - "Off his legs" and "Falls and Bone Health" with contributions from Susie Dinan and Dawn Skelton. Approved by the Royal College of Physicians and the University of Derby, Supported by the NHS Click on link opposite for information.

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