Elders in Motion Training Gathering

This event focused on engaging elders, community volunteers, youth, and professionals in the North West Territories (NWT) who work or spend time with Elders in the area of fitness, health, wellness and recreation. Two members of the CCAA outreach team travelled to the NWT in early February to participate in the Training Gathering. Sarah Merkel, CCAA Project Coordinator delivered the Seniors Fitness Instructor Course (SFIC) and CCAA Program Director, Clara Fitzgerald delivered the Home Support Exercise Program Facilitator training and the Balls, Bands and Balance workshop to the Gathering participants. Staff trained through this initiative will deliver CCAA programs to the Elders of six communities. The CCAA will also provide evaluation services and ongoing support as the project unfolds over the next six months.

Visit the Elders in Motion Training Gathering website to learn more

Get Ready for Research to Action 2010

June 18 and 19, 2010 the CCAA will host the second Research to Action: Activity and Aging Continuing Education Conference. Not only is the conference for CCAA trained individuals but also open to anyone with an interest in the field of physical activity and aging. This two-day conference will be held at London Hall, located at the University of Western Ontario.

Click here to visit the Research to Action 2010 page

Restorative Care Education Training

This workshop covers walking, exercise, feeding/eating programs and optimal communication and social interaction between staff and long-term care facility residents. Upon completion of the RCET, you will be able to provide the residents in your facility with the best quality of life possible.

Look for an RCET course near you!

Functional Fitness For Older Adults

The goal of the exercises presented in the FFOA is to improve the functional abilities of older adults and to promote their independence for activities of daily living. The exercises presented in this workshop apply to those leading programs in long-term care and residential homes through optimal communication and social interaction between staff and residents.

Find an FFOA workshop near you!

Canada's Oldest Olympians

Canada has no shortage of notable Olympians and age is no obstacle. In the case of Olympic sport it is not about how young you are, but about how well you play the game.

Read about some of Canada's Oldest Olympians here.

Seniors Fitness Instructors Course

The SFIC was developed to address a need for training and information about appropriate physical activity programs for the community-dwelling, well older adult. The course consists of 36 hours of in-class training including class observation, practice teaching and guest speakers. Following the course 16-hours of field experience, a takehome assignment and a successful practical evaluation are required to become certified.

Find an upcoming SFIC course near you!

Trainer Bio: Sheila Rafferty

Senior’s Fitness Instructors Course (SFIC) Trainer Sheila Rafferty has had a lifelong desire to make a difference in people’s lives. She desires a healthier future for those she has come into contact with and those she has yet to meet. We first met Sheila nine years ago when she became certified as a Senior’s Fitness Instructor through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). She is now one of the CCAA’s longest standing SFIC trainers.

Learn more about Sheila!

Facilitator and Trainer Training

If you are a motivated individual with experience working with older adults you could become a Get Fit for Active Living (GFAL) or Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) Facilitator.
As a CCAA Facilitator, you represent the CCAA while teaching the GFAL and HSEP to individuals in your community.

Learn more about the HSEP-F and GFAL-F

For more information or to have your name removed from this email list please contact: smerkel2@uwo.ca

Faculty of Heath Sciences
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5B9 Tel: (519) 661-2111 x82269
mquin@uwo.ca