Looking for a fresh way to get the people you support more active? ChairTastic! is our exciting revamped Chair Based Exercise which course offers three dynamic options to get people moving, laughing, and having fun – all while staying seated. The ChairTastic! programme builds on the success of our Chair-Based Exercise course, but now it's even more adaptable for a wide range of settings, from community centres, care homes, day centres and leisure centres.
What you will learn
At LifeDock, we have years of experience delivering physical activity programmes for older adults, individuals with limited mobility and those with disabilities. One key lesson we have learned is that one size does not fit all! Teaching a chair-based exercise session in a care home is very different from instructing participants in a leisure centre. In a care home, many residents may have very limited mobility and additional conditions, such as dementia, which can greatly affect their ability to move and engage.
In contrast, a chair-based exercise session in a leisure centre typically includes participants who have arrived by walking, driving or using public transport. This group is generally more capable of following instructions, participating in structured exercises and demonstrating a degree of motivation, as they have chosen to be there. You will learn how to deliver ChairTastic! sessions in one of three engaging formats: ChairTastic! Fun, ChairTastic! Functional and ChairTastic! Fusion.

You will have your own dedicated tutor to guide and support you as you learn. As an accredited training centre with an ‘excellent’ EQA rating, we guarantee quality support and feedback on all assessments. Plus, as a Lifedock Leader, you’ll enjoy ongoing support with access to video tutorials even after your training is complete.
Recognise the effects of inactivity and the benefits of physical activity
Know how to develop and deliver safe, effective and appropriate ChairTastic! sessions
Understand the importance of effective screening and Health and Safety procedures related to ChairTastic! chair-based exercise
Describe the importance of posture and alignment
Understand the three ChairTastic! formats
Identify the ChairTastic! format most suitable for your participants
Understand the role of music within a ChairTastic! session
Identify the joints and how to mobilise them in the chair. Identify muscles and how to strengthen and stretch in the chair
The work you do is important. Become the confident, well-trained and accredited instructor that you want to be.
