6 hours
Today, osteoporosis is reaching epidemic levels. This presents a challenge from a movement, strength and flexibility perspective. As movement and exercise professionals we need to choose appropriate exercises that keep people safe and reduce risk factors associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis. This workshop is packed with current information and analysis of these conditions. It also offers a detailed map of how to ensure the exercises you teach are bone safe and effective for building bone density. You leave equipped with tools to work proactively with the specialized needs of people with osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risks associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Learn safety protocols when working with clients who have osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Learn how to make educated exercise choices for bone safety and health
- Experience appropriate exercises to promote bone health and safe movement
PMA Approved CEC: 6
Additional Info
See course calendar on the Teacher Training page for the current course dates.
Private Tutorial may be requested for any course – choose your own training schedule! Click on the Private Tutorial link on the Teacher Training page for more details.
Course Materials and Exam Fees
Course Fee: $240.00
No exam for this course. All materials included in course fee.
Upcoming Dates
Date: May 31, 2019
Time: 12 – 6pm
Location: ReActive Movement, 6200 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, CA
Contact: Holly Wallis, Director 510-338-0962
Instructor:
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the start date will be refunded minus 15% of the total tuition fee. Cancellations received 7-29 days prior to the start date will be refunded minus 50% of the total tuition fee. No refund less than 7 days prior to or anytime after course start date. To avoid any cancellation penalty, course registrations may be postponed or applied to a different course with permission up to 7 days before the course start date for a $100 administrative fee. All postponements are non-refundable.
NOTE: In the event that the workshop is rescheduled, any registrants will be given the option to take the workshop as a Private Tutorial on the same date or an alternate date that is convenient within a 3 months of the cancelled course date.
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