Prime Time PRO
What is Prime Time Pro: It is an upskilling course in Clinical Exercise Physiology for fitness professionals. It focuses on clinical exercise physiology considerations for one-to-one and group exercise classes including adults who have a range of clinical conditions. It is aligned with our evidence-based ‘Prime Time of Life’ 12-week programme, which you are welcome to deliver post accreditation.
Our ‘Prime Time of Life’ Programme and Research Studies: To date we have delivered numerous ‘Prime Time of Life’ programmes online and in-person across Ireland. We are currently EU funded by Erasmus+ to bring ‘Prime Time of Life’ to middle-aged and older adults in Slovenia, Italy and Germany (this project is known as ‘AgeWell Europe’). We have published two research papers supporting the effectiveness of the ‘Prime Time of Life’ programme. Please read below for more information about the ‘Prime Time of Life’ programme, to view our publications, gallery and participant testimonials.
Who is Prime Time PRO for? Fitness professionals who work with middle-aged and older adults with and without a range of clinical conditions.
How is the course delivered? This is an online self-paced 15 hour course. The lectures are delivered by Dr Diane Cooper, Clinical Exercise Physiologist. There are two short practical assessments. You will be asked to develop (i) a clinical warm up and (ii) a 6-minute main phase (including fitness, strength and balance) in video format for assessment. These videos will be submitted to Dr Diane Cooper for assessment and feedback. This is a pass/fail course. You will be given every opportunity to pass and will then be awarded 15 CPD credits.
Prime Time PRO Content:
- Physiology of ageing.
- Impact of ageing and inactivity on muscles, bones, CV, metabolic, cognitive physical and mental health.
- Multimodal exercise training (strength, balance, fitness, mobility, flexibility) for healthy ageing.
- Special exercise considerations for adults who have CV disease, metabolic disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, frailty.
- The clinical warm up and cool down.
- Exercise selection and adaptation for clinical conditions.
- Safety considerations.
- Group fitness testing for middle-aged and older adults.
Practical resources for exercise instructors:
- Fitness testing manual.
- On-demand library of balance, flexibility, strength and conditioning and fitness videos for middle-aged and older adults with and without clinical conditions. These can be shared with your clients.
- Circuit cards (PDF) of multimodal exercise classes.
- In September 2025 you and your clients will have free access to an app containing 8 weeks of exercises classes for this population.
- Masterclasses delivered in an interactive way.
- Practical assessment only.
- Unlimited Q&A with all of the tutors.
- Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.
- One time purchase for lifelong access to materials.
- Extensive instructor resources.
- The option to deliver ‘Prime Time of Life’ with your clients if you wish.
Cost: €495 per person.
Please contact Diane via email (info@edufit.ie) for more information about the next available Prime Time Pro course.
Course instructors:
Prime Time PRO Testimonials
Prime Time PRO is accredited by the CPD Standards Office (this course is currently under review but we hope to make it available in December 2024)
The 'Prime Time of Life' Programme
Research Studies
Participant Testimonials
Money-back guarantee: You can request a full refund of your course fee within 14 days of your enrolment by emailing info@edufit.ie. We will the cancel your enrolment, and withdraw your access to the Prime Time PRO course. We will process your refund within five working days of receiving your email, but it may take longer to reach your bank account. This money-back guarantee does not affect your other legal rights.