Elderly Fitness Ability
(EFA) Series

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        According to the World Health Organization’s definition, when the proportion of the elderly population aged 65 and above reaches 7%, it is called an "aging society", when it reaches 14%, it is called an "aged society", and when it reaches 20%, it is called a "super-aged society". The proportion of elderly people has exceeded 7% in 1993. By March 2018, the proportion of people aged 65 and above in the total population had reached 14.05%, officially marking the entry into an aging society. The proportion of elderly people with sub-health conditions has also increased year by year. In response, the government has actively promoted the long-term care plan, which has now entered the 2.0 stage.

        As we age, the human body experiences various problems, including degeneration of physiological composition and decreased mobility. Prevention and even the postponement of elderly fitness disability have become a key item in the Long-term Care 2.0 plan, and the demand for physical fitness inspection, training, and planning for the elderly population has increased sharply. 

         iABC-DnE have specially invited high-quality fitness coaches with more than 20 years of cumulative experience to review and plan the competencies related to inspection and training, design the competence indicators of Elderly Fitness Ability Inspector and Elderly Fitness Ability Trainer, and create corresponding courses and certifications that combine theoretical cognition and practical skills to cultivate you to become an excellent Elderly Fitness Ability Inspector or Elderly Fitness Ability Trainer.

From EFA Inspector to EFA Trainer, then becomes an EFA Planner

        iABC-DnE has developed the Elderly Fitness Ability (EFA) series of certifications to help elderly fitness instructors, long-term caregivers, home care workers, and others interested in Elderly Fitness Ability learn the basic knowledge, skills, and applications of EFA. The content includes: anatomy and physiology of the elderly, exercise anatomy and physiology, elderly fitness ability detection, and athletic training and coaching.

        The EFA certification series examines whether candidates have been qualified in the basic knowledge, technology, and application capabilities of elderly exercise physiology, physical fitness inspection, and athletic training and coaching, which are required in the workplace of physical fitness or long-term care. The certification exam concept scope/topics and concept/skills competency indicators are all formulated by the iABC-DnE Workplace Competency Council (WCC), a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) representing the iABC-DnE's global audience. 

        Based on the needs of applications for different target users, the EFA programs have been divided into three levels: Fundamentals, Specialist, and Expert. The EFA programs are internationally recognized and reflect the most relevant Elderly Fitness Ability knowledge (cognition) and skills (behavior) needed in today’s academic and workplace settings. To certify, a candidate must take either the Fundamentals level exam, the Specialist level exam, or the Expert level exam.

Certification Levels  

• EFAIfd- Elderly Fitness Ability Inspector: Fundamentals

• EFATsp- Elderly Fitness Ability Trainer: Specialist

• EFAPex- Elderly Fitness Ability Planner: Expert

Target Users 
Elderly fitness instructors, long-term caregivers, home care workers, students of related majors, and those who are interested in working in related industries.

Assessment methods  

• Includes practical and academic (50 multiple-choice questions) examination.

• Both must be 60 points or above to pass.

Assessment time  Academic and practical courses: 50 minutes each。

Fees

• Elderly Fitness Ability Inspector: USD$30。

• Elderly Fitness Ability Trainer: USD$35。

• Elderly Fitness Ability Planner: USD$50。

Workplace Competency