Power for Parkinson's® Introduction to Parkinson's Symptom-Focused Exercise
This introductory course is open to those with and without fitness certifications who are interested in learning Power for Parkinson's® symptom-focused exercise technique.
What to expect
This course is open to those with and without fitness certifications who are interested in the Power for Parkinson's® exercise style. In this course you will:
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Become familiar with Parkinson's disease: its prevalence, risk factors, and impact.
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Learn the Power for Parkinson's® mission and exercise approach.
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Understand the benefits of exercise to help manage Parkinson's and delay the progression of the disease.
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Learn how to safely lead people with Parkinson's in a fitness group setting.
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Build your own symptom-focused exercise class using Power for Parkinson's® techniques.
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Complete the final activity and receive a result of Fail, Pass, or Pass and Certification Eligible.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to Power for Parkinson's Introduction to Symptom-Focused Exercise
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Introduction to Parkinson's
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Safety Essentials
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Power for Parkinson's® Class Structure
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Common Symptoms and Corresponding Exercises
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Final Activity: Designing a PFP-inspired Class
Introduction to Parkinson's Symptom Focused Exercise
- $199.00
- Approx. 6 hours
The Reviews Are In!
Read what students have to say
Introduction to Parkinsons System focused excercise
Anita Mistry
I'm loving all of this .. it is covering so much more than I was expecting, with vocal and facial movement range etc.
I'm loving all of this .. it is covering so much more than I was expecting, with vocal and facial movement range etc.
Read LessVery informative course
bozena mrozek
I am PT and wanted to start my little PD group at work, this was a lot of good information and after completing it I feel very confident I can start working on my experience in group setting. Highly recommend to any professional.
I am PT and wanted to start my little PD group at work, this was a lot of good information and after completing it I feel very confident I can start working on my experience in group setting. Highly recommend to any professional.
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Geraldine Mazza
This format provides the fundamental template to create a safe, fun and effective class for anyone with or without Parkinson's.
This format provides the fundamental template to create a safe, fun and effective class for anyone with or without Parkinson's.
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Eric Alain Paul Martinez Iseux
Well explained and easy to understand about Parkinson disease s reason and the goal of the class for the people
Well explained and easy to understand about Parkinson disease s reason and the goal of the class for the people
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William Huff
The class was very informative and definitely explained everything very well. I am convinced that I am very much prepared.
The class was very informative and definitely explained everything very well. I am convinced that I am very much prepared.
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Ariel Gaspar
This is a very well presented course. It gave me a lot of confidence to work with people with Parkinson’s Disease.
This is a very well presented course. It gave me a lot of confidence to work with people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Read LessWorth the time- very valuable information!
Jana Bartels
I enjoyed the Power for Parkinson's Intro to PD Symptom-Focused Exercise course a lot. I found the material to be very valuable to me as an instructor and organized very well. Lauren Lewis and the rest of the team were very attentive and definitel...
Read MoreI enjoyed the Power for Parkinson's Intro to PD Symptom-Focused Exercise course a lot. I found the material to be very valuable to me as an instructor and organized very well. Lauren Lewis and the rest of the team were very attentive and definitely want to help instructors succeed in creating an awesome exercise experience for those with Parkinson's. I feel more confident after completing the course and would highly recommend it to others.
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Carrie Gimmestad
The course gave me great insight into the different components of the disease and made me more aware of the limitations each individual is experiencing.
The course gave me great insight into the different components of the disease and made me more aware of the limitations each individual is experiencing.
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Candace Olsen
This class is superb! It contains all the information regarding the disease process and why the body is exhibiting the symptoms. The exercises are specific for individual and multiple symptoms. It shows those living with the condition that the sy...
Read MoreThis class is superb! It contains all the information regarding the disease process and why the body is exhibiting the symptoms. The exercises are specific for individual and multiple symptoms. It shows those living with the condition that the symptoms can worked on in a fun and enjoyable way! The videos available are symptom specific, allowing for viewer topic choice
Read LessDisclaimer: This is not an instructor certification course. Participation in and/or completion of Power for Parkinson's Introduction to Parkinson’s Symptom-Focused Exercise does not authorize participants to represent, state, or in any way suggest an association with Power for Parkinson’s®.