Strength Training for Inclusive Fitness using HUR Activ8

Elderly people and persons with disabilities require long term exercise to keep healthy like any other individuals. Some wheelchair users have difficulties getting onto the machines; others with medical condition do not know what the safety limits are; some may sustain injuries from incorrect usage of the equipment.

Trainers often face difficulties helping elderly or persons with disabilities (PWDs) to proper equipment access for the fear of causing harm or injuries. This could be due to the lack of appropriate knowledge approach to prescribing gym exercises for special conditions (e.g. disabilities) and the lack of manual handling skills to helping elderly or PWDs in getting onto a machine.

This course will harness fitness professionals with relevant knowledge and skills to create evidence-based training programs for elderly and PWDs using HUR Activ8 strength training concepts. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently prescribe resistance training to elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the HUR System and the HUR SmartTouch and Kiosk software

2. Learn to develop and manage personalized HUR SmartTouch programs

3. Gain knowledge on various conditions and skills needed to assist elderly and PWDs

4. Increase confidence on applying the skills via hands on practical session and guided exercise prescription

5. Apply safety concerns and proper techniques for strength training with elderly and PWDs

6. Plan fitness assessments and exercise program monitoring for elderly and PWDs

The course will be based on the materials adopted from HUR Finland and HUR Solutions.

Who should attend?

• Physiotherapists

• Therapy Assistants and/or Rehabilitation Assistants with academic certification in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Health Science and/or professional certification in Sports Coaching

• Fitness Instructors or equivalent.

• Coaches

Entry Requirement

• Minimum age of 18 years old.

• Participants are required to have basic understanding of anatomy and resistance training. 

• The Introduction to Disability Sports- course would be a recommended or preferred course.

The course will be conducted in English. It is recommended, although not required that participants should possess a credit in the English Language at the GCE O-Level, N(A)-Level or Employability Skills System (ESS) of Level 5.

Please note participants will need to bring their own laptop.

Certification

Participants will be awarded the Certificate of Attendance by Republic Polytechnic upon meeting 75% of the attendance requirement.