Power for Parkinson’s Introduction to Symptom-Focused Exercise

Make an impact on the Parkinson’s community by learning how to teach effective symptom-directed exercise classes that slow or even reverse the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms!

Please note that this is not a certification course. It is an educational course and a pre-requisite for our Instructor Certification Program, which is set to open for enrollment in 2024.

Make an Impact

Parkinson's disease presents unique challenges, and exercise is as critical as medication in managing its symptoms. With over 1 million people in the U.S. and 10 million individuals worldwide living with Parkinson’s, the need for symptom-focused exercise is higher than ever. As an instructor in this field, you will learn evidence-based strategies and techniques to tailor exercise programs to individual needs, helping people with Parkinson's disease improve their quality of life.

What to expect

This course is open to those with and without fitness certifications interested in learning the Power for Parkinson’s® symptom-focused exercise technique. In this course, you will:

  • Become familiar with Parkinson's disease: its prevalence, risk factors, and impact.

  • Learn the Power for Parkinson's® mission and exercise approach.

  • Understand the benefits of exercise to help manage Parkinson's and delay the progression of the disease.

  • Learn how to safely lead people with Parkinson's in a fitness group setting.

  • Build your own symptom-focused exercise class using Power for Parkinson's® techniques.