REHAB SENIOR

Course Level

Beginner / Foundation Level


Course Overview

Rehab Senior is an intensive 1-day workshop that equips fitness professionals, caregivers, and healthcare workers with the knowledge and practical skills to reduce falls and improve mobility in older adults. It addresses age-related changes in strength, balance, posture, and gait—key risk factors for falls—and provides evidence-informed strategies for assessment and intervention. Through real-world case applications and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to design functional, safe, and motivating exercise programs that support independent living for seniors.



Curriculum / Syllabus

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Fall statistics and urgency in Singapore’s aging population

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Module 1: Understanding Falls & Senior Physiology

  • Muscle weakness, proprioception decline, postural instability
  • Practical: Timed Up & Go (TUG) & balance tests

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Module 2: Strength & Stability Training

  • Target muscle groups: quads, glutes, core, grip
  • Practical: Sit-to-stand, glute activation, farmer’s carries

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Module 3: Mobility & Joint Health

  • Improving ankle, hip, spine mobility
  • Gait restoration
  • Practical: Joint mobility drills

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Module 4: Functional Movement Training

  • Training ADLs (e.g. stairs, bed transfers, sitting)
  • Practical: Coaching for daily functional tasks

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Module 5: Caregiver & Environmental Safety

  • Home hazard checklists, fall-proofing strategies
  • Caregiver support techniques
  • Practical: Home safety plans and assisted movement techniques

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Course Review and Certification



Total Course Duration
  • 7 contact hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break)



Assessment Methodology
  • Practical Competency Checks in each module (e.g., proper execution of mobility drills, fall risk assessments)
  • Instructor Feedback during hands-on coaching
  • Completion Requirement: Full attendance and active participation throughout the day



Relevance to Exercise Professionals

With Singapore’s population aging rapidly—1 in 4 will be over 65 by 2030, and 1 in 3 already experiences a fall each year—Rehab Senior meets a critical need. It enables fitness professionals to:

  • Identify fall risk factors and intervene early with functional training
  • Design movement strategies tailored to older adults’ needs and conditions
  • Work within their scope alongside caregivers and medical professionals to keep seniors active and safe

The course enhances the capacity of fitness professionals to contribute meaningfully to preventive health, particularly in community settings, HPB programs, and active aging centers.