Chair-based Fitness
Develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to deliver safe, effective and engaging chair-based exercise sessions. Our specialist certifications and focused training courses are suitable for fitness professionals, healthcare practitioners, activity leaders and anyone supporting older adults or people with disabilities or health conditions. Explore instructor training, falls prevention, functional movement and inclusive activity.
Courses we offer
Level 3
Seated Fitness, Function and Balance Instructor
This advanced level 3 course builds on the skills gained in the chair‑based exercise qualification, expanding your expertise with a wider range of movements and progression techniques. You will have a greater repertoire of exercises enabling you to run sessions in combat, gym, aerobics and supple strength.
Level 2
Throwing & Catching Games for Chair‑based Exercise
This course is an extension of what you have learned on the chair-based exercise course. Throwing and catching skills, drills, and games not only involve physical movement and increased energy expenditure, but they are also fun, offering personal challenges and promoting social interaction through cooperation or gentle competition.
Level 2
Target Games for Chair‑based Exercise
This course is an extension of what you have learned on the chair-based exercise course. In this course you will learn about the target skills, drills and games that you can incorporate in your chair-based exercise classes.
Level 2
Functional Games for Chair‑based Exercise
This course is an extension of what you have learned on the chair-based exercise course. In this course you will learn about the functional skills, drills and games that you can incorporate in your chair-based exercise classes.
Level 2
Parachute Games for Chair‑based Exercise
This course is an extension of what you have learned on the chair-based exercise course. In this course you will learn about the functional skills, drills and games that you can incorporate in your chair-based exercise classes.
Level 3
Core Balance for Promoting Falls Prevention
This advanced level 3 course is designed to equip qualified Chair-based Exercise Instructors with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to integrate neuromotor and balance training into their existing classes – creating a multimodal programme that supports falls prevention in individuals at low to medium risk.
Level 2
Chair‑based Exercise Instructor
This CIMSPA endorsed Chair-based Exercise (CBE) Instructor certification equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to design and lead your own inclusive seated exercise sessions for both older adults and disabled adults.
