Get Certified with this Add-On course!

Learn how to take your certification to the next level and reach more clients and help more people! You will learn how to adapt your cardio-drumming program for participants with different abilities and restrictions, learn how to create a class environment that encourages confidence and modify lessons for varying intensity levels, suitable for our 65+ participants.

PLEASE NOTE:

This course requires that you complete the DrumFIT Basics Instructor Certification first. This course is an ADD-ON course.

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the DrumFIT Seniors add-on course!

    • Have You Completed Our Prerequisite Instructors Basics Course?

    • Welcome

    • Download Your DrumFIT Classics Instructor Manual!
  • 2

    Chapter 1 - Benefits of DrumFIT Classics for Older Adults

    • Introduction

    • Creating a Sense of Community

    • Memory & Brain Fitness

    • The Role of Music in your classes

    • Mental Health & Exercise

    • How Rhythm and Movement Strengthen Memory

    • Fun with Sticks

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 1
  • 3

    Chapter 2 - Considerations While Working with Seniors

    • Set up Strategies

    • Instructions & Room Atmosphere

    • Equipment Modifications

    • Safety Precautions & Tips

    • Teaching Patterns

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 2
  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Perceived Barriers & Impact on Participation

    • Time constraints & Considerations

    • Perceived benefits vs. Risks associated with exercising

    • Transportation

    • Goals & Desired outcomes

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 3

  • 5

    Chapter 4 - Movement, Mobility & Range of Motion

    • Movement

    • Mobility & Understanding the Aging Body

    • Common exercises & modifications

    • Range of Motion & Balance

    • Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities of Older Adults

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 4

  • 6

    Chapter 5 - Levels & Assessments

    • Screening & Injury Prevention

    • Sit or Stand - Choosing the correct level for your participants

    • Assessments - for Participant Growth & Improvement

    • Apply What You Know

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    • Worksheet 5
  • 7

    Chapter 6 - Fitness Components

    • Fitness Components

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 6
  • 8

    Chapter 7 - DrumFIT Class Breakdown

    • Class Breakdown

    • Warm-up

    • Cardio

    • Muscle Conditioning

    • Balance

    • Community

    • Brain Fitness

    • Cool-down

    • Summary

    • Apply What You Know

    • Worksheet 7
  • 9

    Chapter 8 - Getting Ready to Instruct your first class

    • Qualities of a DrumFIT Instructor

    • Planning

    • Building Rapport

    • Encouraging Socialization

    • Why exercise is important for older adults

    • Set up of Equipment

    • Sound System

    • Location

    • Worksheet 8
  • 10

    Chapter 9 - DrumFIT Sample Routine

    • Sample Routine
  • 11

    DrumFIT Instructor & Support Information

    • Maintaining DrumFIT® Instructor Status

    • Guidelines for using DrumFIT Name & Logo

    • Licensing & Media

    • Worksheet 9
  • 12

    Sources

    • Sources