International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults-2004

By the International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity in collaboration with the Aging and Life Course, World Health Organization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nancy A. Ecclestone, Canada C. Jessie Jones, United States The recognized value of physical activity in preserving functional capacity and reducing physical frailty in later years, combined with the support of the medical…

Training of health professionals improves implementation of falls prevention strategies

A systematic review of the evidence behind implementation studies on falls prevention, by Victoria Goodwin (one of our PSI tutors) and colleagues, has shown that Interventions that involved the active training of healthcare professionals improved implementation. The evidence around changing the way people who fall are managed within primary care practices, and, layperson, peer or…

EfS endorsed by the UKFST

LLT have received endorsement for the Exercise and Fitness Training after Stroke course from the UK Forum for Stroke Training. We can now use the UKFST Quality Mark on our documentation and Certificates. The quality mark has a unique code for the EfS course – QM0045. To find out more about the standards required by…

Vitalyz Ltd

Vitalyz run introductory one day courses for those working in care settings wanting to introduce staff to simple activities that get people moving more often. Click on their logo for further information. Their one day course is endorsed by the College of Occupational Therapists.

YMCAfit Training

Established in 1984, YMCAfit, a Charity, is one of the UK’s leading trainers of fitness professionals. We have developed the largest portfolio of fitness training products available in the UK. YMCAfit offers a variety of training coures, including the L3 Older Adult course. This course was developed for those wishing to work with healthy older…

EXTEND Exercise Training Ltd

EXTEND is a Registered Charity. Our purpose is to provide quality assured training, accredited qualifications and best practice advice for our teachers of recreational exercise to music for the over-sixties and those less able of any age. Individuals wishing to qualify as an EXTEND teacher may enrol on a course organised at various locations throughout…