Health and Fitness Continuing Education Day

Weekly schedule

About this program

Join your Health and Fitness colleagues for a day of learning, social interaction and exercise at the Gleneagles Clubhouse. Earn up to 6 BCRPA-Approved CECs for attendance. (Must sign-in to each session.) Health and Fitness Continuing Education Day September 19th, 2026 Gleneagles Clubhouse 6190 Marine Dr, West Vancouver Schedule: Exploring Elderhood – Training A Diverse Population Over 50 (1 CEC) Melanie Galloway, TFL, ACE-MES, Osteofit • Explore the challenges involved in training a diverse population over 50 years of age. • Consider differences in ability, health status, goals and training experience. • Discuss practical strategies for safe, inclusive and engaging exercise programming. Active Aging Exercises (1 CEC) Melanie Galloway, TFL, ACE-MES, Osteofit • Review exercises that support strength, mobility, balance and functional independence. • Explore exercise modifications for different fitness levels and physical abilities. • Take away practical movement ideas for group and individual fitness settings. Exercise Considerations for People living with Cancer (1 CEC) Reegan Garrett, CSEP-CEP, Inspire Health Exercise Physiologist • Explore exercise considerations for individuals affected by cancer. • Review ways fitness professionals can support safe participation and progressive activity. • Discuss practical considerations for adapting exercise to individual needs. Cuing and Choreography (1 CEC) Lisa Pedersen, GF Instructor WVCC • Strengthen verbal and visual cuing skills for clearer group instruction. • Explore choreography techniques that improve flow, timing and participant confidence. • Practice strategies for making classes engaging and accessible. Joint Replacement Rehabilitation (1 CEC) Todd MacNutt, Clinical Educator, Physio • Review key rehabilitation considerations following joint replacement surgery. • Discuss common precautions, progressions and functional goals during recovery. • Explore how fitness professionals can safely support clients returning to exercise. Pelvic Floor, Anatomy Conditions and Exercises (1 CEC) Farah Manoochieri, Physio, Aquatic Centre Physio • Review foundational pelvic floor anatomy and function. • Explore common pelvic floor conditions and how they may affect exercise participation. • Learn exercise considerations and practical strategies for supporting pelvic floor health.