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Offering Programs/Becoming a Trainer

Thank you for your interest in offering programs designed to help people take control of their arthritis.  Whether you’re a current program leader or partner facility or just looking for more information on becoming one of the many leaders or partners already established, here’s where you’ll find the information on how to get involved as a leader, instructor, trainer or partner site.


 

Get Involved As A Partner Site

The Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs - Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program -are proven to decrease the pain and limitations of arthritis.  We also offer the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program. This is a joint-safe program which has been shown to improve pain, stiffness, flexibility, strength and balance for those with mild to moderate arthritis. Developed by Dr. Paul Lam, the program contains agile steps and range of motion exercises and its movements utilize higher stances.

  • Why offer the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs
  • Outcomes for our programs: Evidence that our programs work
Aquatic| Exercise| Self-Help

 



 

Get Involved As A Leader, Instructor or Trainer

Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes for people with arthritis.  Review the position descriptions for more information.

Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help | Tai Chi

Join the Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter to become a Certified Instructor of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise or Aquatic Program. Learn how to help others take control of their arthritis through this valuable program.

 

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatic Program Instructor Trainings will provide you with the in-depth knowledge necessary to successfully lead Exercise or Aquatic Program classes. Training curriculum includes:
• Principles of exercise physiology and exercise movement or aquatic exercise
• Joint protection and safety principles
• Communication skills
• Group dynamics

Registration Closes: February 1
Training Dates & Times:
Aquatic Program: 2/18/09 - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exercise Program: 2/19/10 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Athens YWCO – Athens, Georgia
Fees: $125; Renewing instructors may participate for $75.00.
(Directions and other workshop details will be provided with complete registration applications.)
For more information, contact Shari Alexander at 678.237.4462

Certification Requirements


Download a Workshop Application today!

Submit your completed application to:

Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter
2970 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30305
800-933-7023

 

Resources

LEADERLINKS

Spring 2009

Marketing Materials

Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes. Brochures, ads, and flyers are available for each program. To request these materials please contact us at 800-933-7023 or .
 

Educational Materials

To request health education information specific to an individual’s needs anyone may complete the Educational Materials form and receive up to five (5) brochures at no charge.  Additional information may be requested for a fee.

 REVISED Data Collection Forms

The Arthritis Foundation is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to show how many people benefit from our programs. We rely on the quarterly reports from our partners to measure program growth and to ensure continued federal support.

In an effort to simplify the process of collecting data, our have been revised.  Please use the Program Information and Participant Release forms each quarter for each program you offer. 

Data Collection Forms - FAQs


 

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