The Strength & Balance Instructor Training course is a fully accredited level 2 qualification and equips the instructor to deliver a programme of leg strengthening, flexibility and balance retraining exercise. This programme is designed specifically to prevent falls.
Muscle weakness and poor balance in later life are the most common preventable risk factors for falls and one reason why muscle strengthening and balance activities are strongly emphasised in the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines for adults. Falls in people aged 65 and older can have serious consequences such as pain, trauma, loss of confidence in carrying out everyday activities, loss of independence and autonomy, and even death.
Under the guidance of our highly experienced tutors the course will equip the learner to lead a small group or individuals in a strength and balance programme, including:
The Strength & Balance Instructor Training course is ideal for anyone who understands the importance of falls intervention and has experience working with older people.
This course is available in the following formats:
Two day in person course for groups of 12
Three x 3 hour Zoom sessions for groups of 12
LifeDock Learning - online distance learning for individuals. Click below to buy the course
Group training courses...
This is a 2 day in person course or 3 x 3 hour Zoom sessions. Our highly experienced tutors will you teach how to deliver exercises to mobilise joints, stretch muscles, strengthen muscles and improve balance. You will also learn safety, communication, group management and teaching skills. As a LifeDock Leader you will have unlimited access to video tutorials on the LifeDock Learning platform and ongoing support once training is completed. You are assessed by tutor observation over the duration of the training and complete a written workbook.
LifeDock Learning - online distance learning for individuals...
As soon as you buy the course you can get started on the LifeDock Learning platform, learning how tohow to deliver exercises to mobilise joints, stretch muscles, strengthen muscles and improve balance. You will also learn safety, communication, group management and teaching skills.. You will also learn safety, communication, group management and teaching skills. Once you are a qualified LifeDock Leader you will have unlimited access to video tutorials and ongoing support from tutors if required. You are assessed by completing quizzes and written questions on the LifeDock Learning platform and a practical demonstration that will take place on Zoom or WhatsApp with your tutor. You have 6 months to complete the course.
The online distance learning course will be available Spring 2024.
There are no pre-course requirements necessary to attend Strength & Balance - just a passion to get help people stay strong and enjoy life to the full! Contact us for more information and costs for group training or buy your course in September.
