The Active Aging Specialization is an innovative approach to working with the aging client using Applied Functional Science, Principles, Strategies, and Techniques. This cutting-edge specialized certification course will complement the evaluative ability and exercise utilization skills of the Movement Specialist when working with an Active Aging adult.
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ACE | 1.30 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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AFAA | 13.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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BOC | 13.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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canfitpro | 4.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
Colorado Physical Therapy License Board | 12.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
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GI | 13.00 | |
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ISSA | 13.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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NASM | 13.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
OVERVIEW:
There are 70 million baby boomers in the United States alone. This population of men and women who have the need to move, look and feel better. The Gray Institute’s Active Aging Specialization prepares the Movement Specialist for testing and training of these individuals as well as aligning the participant with the tools for performance programming. This online and live specialized certification course will position you with new eyes for the aging landscape, thereby positioning your outcome success. The participant will learn strategies and techniques in supine, side-lying, sitting , standing and during gait. The information is designed to be applied immediately giving the Movement Specialist knowledge and confidence when working with any diagnosis and activities of daily living.
ACTIVE AGING SPECIALIZATION OBJECTIVES:
FOR MOVEMENT PROFESSIONALS:
Active Aging Specialization is designed and specifically created for all professionals in the Movement Industry, no matter the background nor the specialty. Active Aging Specialization is ideal for Analysis, Rehabilitation, Training, and Prevention/Maintenance. Therefore, content applies to, but is not limited to, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Personal Trainers, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Physicians, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Coaches, and anyone else working in the field of Human Movement.
AK, AL, AR, AZ*, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN (13), MO, MS*, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM*, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY
*Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. Manual application for continuing education may be required. Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using these instructions.
LA, NJ, NV, WV: CEUs are not preapproved, but you may apply for individual approval using these instructions.
Refund Policy
Gray Institute offers a refund in the form of a credit to use for other Gray Institute Courses, only if the course material has not been started. Once the course material has been started, no refund will be issued.
Module 1 - Introduction to the Active Aging Specialization | Module | ||
Module 2 - Applied Functional Science® and the Active Aging Adult | Module | ||
Module 3 - Functional Muscle Function and Chain Reaciton® Biomechanics | Module | ||
Module 4 - Functional Testing | Module | ||
Module 5 - Programming and Progession | Module | ||
Module 6 - Practical Application and Scenarios | Module | ||
Module 7 - Active Aging Case Studies | Module | ||
Module 8 - Documentation Requirements | Module | ||
Module 9 - Summary and Review | Module | ||
AAS Evaluation | Module |