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Fitness Alberta® - Older Adult Exercise Specialty

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Friday, May 1, 2026 • 10:00 PM - 2:00 AMSir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr
Fitness Alberta® - Older Adult Exercise Specialty

About this event

By taking part in classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills required to become a certified older adult fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Skills learned will include: changes that occur in the body as we age leadership and motivation common disorders planning and delivering group fitness classes for older adults of all fitness levels Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Clean indoor athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, towel, pen, notebook, water bottle, snacks and lunch/dinner Forms/waivers: None

Time

10:00 PM

Friday • 4 hours

Venue

Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr

Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr

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