Sit & Stay Fit Module

Do you want to expand your employment opportunities and broaden your CV? 

Then the KFA Sit and Stay Fit Module will enable you to teach chair based classes. 

The module will cover:

• Age related changes to the body systems
• Adapting movement for common medical conditions that may affect class participation
• Planning and teaching Laban movement content for chair based classes

The module includes a combination of distance learning and interactive practical training that will focus on balance, flexibility, strength and co-ordination together with postural stability to help with falls prevention.

This chair based module will cover home study with approx. four weeks distance learning prior to six online sessions.  

For an application form contact kfatraining@emduk.org.

Don’t forget I’m eligible for the Open Bursary! To apply please click here

Additional Training Information

        Unit 1 Distance learning - Body systems and age related changes

• Effects of ageing on Body Systems/common related medical conditions
• Benefits and risks of physical activity
• Facts and philosophy of ageing
• Vulnerable adults
  
  Unit 2 Practical Application - Safe movement including falls prevention
• Alternatives and adaptations to movement for specific conditions related to ageing
• Maintain health and skill related fitness
• Postural stability/falls prevention
• Warm up/cool down
  
  Unit 3 Practical Application - Maintaining independence, planning and teaching
• Planning/teaching/adapting
• Positive benefits of using Laban’s analysis of movement
• Physical objectives
• Music, mental stimulation, social interaction
• Formative teaching practice/ assessment

For further information about The Keep Fit Association, please click here.

Module Dates:

Distance learning start date –  13th January 2025

• Six online sessions  – Saturdays 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm
• Module Fee £250 – module eligible for EMDUK Bursary of up to £125 (conditions apply)
• Introduction meeting 1st February 2025 – 1 hour
• Online session dates: 8th February, 1st March, 8th March, 5th April, 26th April, 3rd May

Distance learning start date –  28th April 2025

• Five online sessions  
• Module Fee £250 – module eligible for EMDUK Bursary of up to £125 (conditions apply)
•  Online session dates: 18th May, 8th June, 15th June, 28th June, 13th July
• Session times to be confirmed

Contact kfatraining@emduk.org for further information and application form.

The Keep Fit Association as now registered as a CIMSPA Training Provider and this module carries 10 CIMSPA CPD points.