There is much uncertainty about the future for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. But this much is certain…

You can make today better for patients and caregivers as an Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist.

Course Intro with author Jonathan Ross

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There is much uncertainty about the future for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. But this much is certain…

You can make today better for patients and caregivers as an Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist.

Course Introduction with author Jonathan Ross:

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The Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist online course blends current science with common sense to present cutting-edge ideas to optimize the impact that fitness can have in the lives of those you serve who are concerned about or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

With numerous lifestyle factors mediating this disease rather than genetics, you can bring a message of hope to enhance quality of life. All physical activity is good for the brain, but the inclusion of specific elements such as coordination, reactivity, partner interaction, attention and memory challenges integrated with physical activity make it even more beneficial.

Alzheimer's Disease Fitness Specialist
Course Overview

  • Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers
  • Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Module 3: Mechanism of Disease, Treatment, Causes, and Contributing Factors
  • Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify
  • Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s – Lost Connections
  • Module 6: Exercise Examples
  • Module 7: Business Module
  • Epilogue and Exercise Videos

Alzheimer's Disease Fitness Specialist Course Overview

  • Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers
  • Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Module 3: Mechanism of Disease, Treatment, Causes, and Contributing Factors
  • Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify
  • Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s – Lost Connections
  • Module 6: Exercise Examples
  • Module 7: Business Module

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Module 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers

  • Introduction: Course Overview
  • Lesson 1: Alzheimer’s Disease By the Numbers
  • Lesson 2: Can Exercise Treat, Slow, and/or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Module 2: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

  • Lesson 3: Differentiating the Dementias
  • Lesson 4: Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Lesson 5: Brain Regions Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

Module 3: Mechanism of Disease, Treatment, Causes, and Contributing Factors

  • Lesson 6: Mechanism of Disease and Causes
  • Lesson 7: Contributing Factors – Genes and Environment
  • Lesson 8: Treatments – That Mostly Do Not Work
  • Lesson 9: Treatments – The Best We Can Do

Module 4: Behavioral Risk Factors We Can Modify

  • Lesson 10: Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Lesson 11: Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Lesson 12: Social Isolation and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Lesson 13: Nutrition and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Lesson 14.1: Part 1 – Exercise and What Complete Fitness Looks Like
  • Lesson 14.2: Part 2 – Avoiding Inactivity
  • Lesson 14.3: Part 3 – Specific Elements to Include in Exercise and Physical Activity
  • Lesson 14.4: Part 4 – Secondary Fitness Topics

Module 5: Living With Alzheimer’s – Lost Connections

  • Lesson 15: Patients
  • Lesson 16: Caregivers
  • Lesson 17: Emotional Fatigue and Remedies – Play, Music, Fun, and Fitness

Module 6: Exercise Examples

  • Lesson 18: Introduction to the Exercise Library
  • Lesson 19: Walking
  • Lesson 20: Aerobic Training
  • Lesson 21: Auditory Reactivity
  • Lesson 22: Visual Reactivity
  • Lesson 23: Memory, Attention, and Problem Solving
  • Lesson 24: Partner Interactivity
  • Lesson 25: Friendly Competition

Module 7: Business Module

  • Lesson 26: The Business Side
  • Lesson 27: Concluding Remarks

Competency Assessment: Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist

Epilogue

  • Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist – What To Do Next
  • Appendix A: Walking Exercises
  • Appendix B: Aerobic Training
  • Appendix C: Auditory Reactivity Exercises
  • Appendix D: Visual Reactivity Exercises
  • Appendix E: Memory, Attention, and Problem Solving Exercises
  • Appendix F: Partner Interactivity Exercises
  • Appendix G: Friendly Competition Exercises

The Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist online course blends current science with common sense to present cutting-edge ideas to optimize the impact that fitness can have in the lives of those you serve who are concerned about or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

With numerous lifestyle factors mediating this disease rather than genetics, you can bring a message of hope to enhance quality of life. All physical activity is good for the brain, but the inclusion of specific elements such as coordination, reactivity, partner interaction, attention and memory challenges integrated with physical activity make it even more beneficial.

There is much uncertainty about the future for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. But this much is certain: You can make today better for patients, caregivers, or those seeking to optimize the experience and enjoyment of physical activity.

Often overlooked is the emotional health of both patients and caregivers as well as the role that social isolation plays in decreasing cognitive stimulation and accelerating the progression or the onset of disease. This course will equip you to address the subjective enjoyment that comes from presenting physical activity in accessible, enjoyable, and interactive ways to connect people.

Explore the current understanding of the most likely causes of Alzheimer’s and hear stories from patients and caregivers to illustrate the experience of living with Alzheimer’s for students.

With a population skewing older, those equipped to deliver fitness in specific ways that address the brain health concerns of that population can transform the day-to-day lives of people while ensuring a bright professional future as well.

Course Delivery and Assessment

This is an online, self-paced course; all materials are delivered digitally. This course is delivered through a variety of digital mediums, including written material, video narrated slide presentations, videos of sample exercises, sample forms, and more. Comprehension of the material will be measured via a mandatory competency assessment requiring a minimum of 80% correct responses.

Prerequisites

All of the online courses on MedFit Classroom which lead to a Certificate of Specialization are considered advanced level education, and are meant to be taken by fitness professionals who have previously acquired education and experience as a professional within the health and fitness industry. In order for one to receive the Certificate of Specialization conferred upon those who obtain and complete this specialist course, one must be able to demonstrate that he or she has the following:

  1. Evidence of a current certification, or vocational credential, from a reputable certifying or credentialing organization, and within the health and fitness industry; OR an associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in the field of exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, fitness, or a related field; AND
  2. Evidence of current professional liability insurance.

Renewal of Specialization

The completion of this specialization course, and the passing of its corresponding competency assessment, leads to a Certificate of Specialization. This Certificate of Specialization will be considered valid for a period of two years. To keep the certificate current, you must complete 10 hours of continuing education, on relevant subject matter, and formally renew the certificate prior to the date of its expiration. As with many certifications and specializations in our field, professionals should anticipate some costs to continuing education and renewal of this certificate.

MedFit Classroom CEUs

This Specialist Course provides up to 10 CEUs for other MedFit Classroom Specializations. Download our CEU chart (PDF) to find out what specializations it will provide credit CEUs for.

Other Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for:

  • 2.0 CEUs from ACE
  • 4 CECs from canfitpro
  • 19 CEUs from ISSA
  • 1.9 CEUs from NASM

If your certifying body is not listed, you will be provided with a Certificate of Specialization upon completing the course that can be used to petition your certifying body for credit. The MedFit Classroom team is happy to assist you with petitioning your own certifying organization.

About the Course Author

His “800 Pounds of Parents” directly inspired Jonathan’s prolific fitness career.  He is a multiple Personal Trainer of the Year Award-Winner (ACE, IDEA, and PFP Magazine), creator of Funtensity, brain fitness visionary, blogger and master trainer for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

As a speaker he captivates while inspiring change with an approachable, accessible personality and common sense insights to commonly confusing fitness topics. His book, Abs Revealed, delivers a modern, intelligent approach to abdominal training. He creates serious fitness without taking it too seriously to ensure it is an effective, enjoyable, engaging experience. His methods create unfakeable smiles, unshakeable brains, and unforgettable fitness.  A former astronomer, Jonathan used to study stellar bodies – now he builds them!