Physical Culture promotes: 

Strength, Agility, Flexibility, Posture, Control, Balance, and Relaxation.

Physical Culture Instructor Training Programs

On-going Certified Instructor training programs are being offered as a result of the demands of numerous communities and Seniors facilities throughout the province of Alberta.  These programs are the key to promoting and delivering the Physical Culture philosophy.  They are offered to seniors' facility practitioners, community recreation leaders, school teachers, pre-school leaders, pre/post natal leaders, rehabilitation aide/therapists, community seniors and the general population interested in offering fitness programs.

Designates: Older Adult, General Group Exercise, Special Populations, Children, Intergenerational

PHYSICAL CULTURE OLDER ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM

FOR PRACTITIONERS!!!

PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS  (8 AFLCA Fitness Alberta CEC's)

PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS IS NOW BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR THE VIRTUAL COURSE PLEASE CONTACT LESLEY AT 780 886-8281 OR EMAIL physicalculturealberta@gmail.com

This program has been developed to address a significant gap in the industry of Physical Activity Programs for older adults residing in Alberta communities.  As the demographics of Alberta shift toward an aging majority, the demand for exercise/physical activity programs specifically designed for the older adult is continually increasing.  This manual will provide practitioners and leaders with an exercise program appropriate and adaptable for Older Adults housed both within the community and seniors facilities. This program is recognized by Alberta Seniors Citizens Housing Association (ASCHA), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Injury Prevention Centre, Univeristy of Alberta.

TARGET:   Practitioners working with the rural and urban older adult population residing in seniors’ facilities and communities throughout Alberta.

       PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

FALLS PREVENTION/INTERVENTION

BASIC PHYSICAL CULTURE MIND BODY ROUTINES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ALL OLDER ADULTS: ABLE BODY, FRAIL & DISABLED

FUSION BASED CHAIR EXERCISES

SPECIAL CONDITIONS CONSIDERATIONS

ACTIVE TRAVEL FOR OLDER ADULTS

MOTIVATION

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

RESOURCE MATERIALS

Registration forms available from the Physical Culture office

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST A PHYSICAL CULTURE COURSE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE (780) 886-8281

If you are using a Physical Culture course for AFLCA Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) please note on registration forms.

** NEW PROGRAM**

SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS

 This is a hybrid program so can be facilitated in-person or virtually.

If you would be interested in being a part of our environmental scan and pilot program please contact:

Lesley McEwan; 780 886-8281.

Calling all practitioners working with older adults in seniors facilities across the province to take part in this new initiative!  All Active Transportation workshop/training is sponsored by our association through funding support through Alberta Traffic Safety Grant, Alberta Culture & Tourism & Injury Prevention Centre

FALL PREVENTION
ALBERTA ROAD SHOWS WORKSHOP 

DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS AND/OR PRACTITIONERS

TO HOST YOUR WORKSHOP CONTACT OUR OFFICE!

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING:

* INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING WORKSHOPS

* FRONT LINE SENIORS WORKSHOPS

* PHYSICAL CULTURE SPECIAL NEEDS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

These programs are supported through the Alberta Lotteries Community Initiatives Program funding and the Rural Alberta Development Fund

                             If you would like to host one of these workshops please contact our office.

                       (780) 886-8281   

EVERYDAY EXERCISES

FOR OLDER ADULTS

Movement for Maintaining Independence

POSTER

11X17 Poster available PDF for seniors and practitioners across the province of Alberta!

To order PDF copy

contact: Finding Balance website:www.findingbalancealberta.ca

Physical Culture is proud & excited to announce the new Safe & Welcoming Policy & programming! This policy has been developed to include: safe & welcoming, equitable, ACCESSIBLE opportunities for ALL Albertans!

This safe & welcoming policy and programming has been made possible through the generous support of the InMotion Network and the Alberta Government!

https://sirc.ca/blog/inclusive-physical-activity-immigrants-canada/