Certified Instructor Programs

On-going Certified Instructor training programs are being offered in numerous communities and Seniors facilities throughout the province of Alberta. These programs are key to promoting and delivering the Physical Culture philosophy.

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Available Training Programs

Purposeful Movement for Older Adults

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.

Program Highlights:

Falls Prevention/Intervention
Basic Physical Culture routines designed for all older adults: Able-body, frail, and disabled.
Fusion based chair exercises
Special Conditions Considerations
Noted health benefits and motivation
Safety considerations
Resource materials
Portable Equipment

Elders Moving Elders - Coming Fall/Winter 2025!

Supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors!

The New Horizons Program, Elders Moving Elders, focuses on bringing a SAFE, FUN, INCLUSIVE, and WELCOMING environment, that builds strong interpersonal relationships to promote sustainable development and growth for seniors.

It's a training and mentoring program for elders to support their peers in their communities to increase awareness, benefits and hands-on opportunities, along with portable equipment to be more active on a daily basis. This program will enhance knowledge, skills and confidence in leading safe, fun, and welcoming physical activity programs involving safe portable equipment. Physical Culture trains community elders and/or facility practitioners as leaders in this evidence-based, safe, physical activity program.

Portable equipment will be provided to all communities/facilities throughout the training. Various portable equipment to include (but not limited to):

Exercise balls
Resistance bands
Hand Weights
...and more!

Physical Culture will provide appropriate equipment for each community so will consider location-specific equipment requests.

Additional Programs Offered:

General Group Exercise
Special Populations
Children
Intergenerational Programming.

LOOKING TO HOST A PHYSICAL CULTURE COURSE IN YOUR AREA?

Please contact our office at 780-886-8281 or email us at physicalculturealberta@gmail.com

If you are using a Physical Culture course for Fitness Alberta(Formerly AFLCA) Continuing Education Credits (8CEC's) please note on your registration forms.