This poster was created to support practitioners who provide physical activity opportunities for older adults. It is a tool that can be put up in any activity space to remind leaders and participants of how daily exercise can prevent falls, maintain strength and balance, and prepare the body to move.
- Click here to download the poster
- Click here to download the supporting information letter
Target Audience: Coaches, fitness leaders, recreational leaders, or anyone leading physical activity
Cost: Free Download
Supporting Resources for Leaders:
- Try out a 30 minute exercise routine using the activities on the poster, lead by Lac La Biche Coordinator Deb Menard.
- Go to findingbalancealberta.ca for more information and resources on challenging balance and building strength to prevent falls.
- NEW! Click here to access an e-module on how to use the poster as well as additional resources to help support leading activity with older adults.
This project created in collaboration with the Be Fit For Life Network, the Injury Prevention Centre, the Physical Culture Association of Alberta, Alberta SHAPE, and the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association.
Thank you to Rhiannon Jacek and Rebecca Rubuliak for their support in the development of this resource.
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