Allied health and fitness professionals must be trained and accredited to be a Strength for Life instructor. COTA SA offers instructor training sessions to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to conduct assessments and deliver programs. The full training program requires completion of an extensive theory component through an online learning management system prior attending a full day (10am – 5pm) face-to-face training session that includes:
*Assessment and health appraisal
*Strength for Life forms
*Pyramid of performance
*Case studies
*Warm up and practical strength and power ideas
*Practical program applications for older clients
*Balance.
https://cotasa.org.au/programs-and-services/strength-for-life/strength-for-life-instructors