The A-FIT (Adult Functional Independence Test) for Optimal Aging

Course overview

Would it not be great to have a performance based functional assessment tool to be used with adults 50 years and older to evaluate the key aspects of fitness central to optimal aging, posture, flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength? This course presents and demonstrates such a tool, the Adult Functional Independence Test, AFIT. All of the measures comprising the AFIT are supported by research and include predictive analytics or national norms. All A FIT measures are evidence based and most provide predictive analytics. Participants will learn the importance of these measures and will observe how to correctly perform the assessment and explain the implications to their patients or clients. Evidence based exercises will be provided as suggested resources for the problems identified. Course participants will observe 3 case studies, which include counseling patients with regard to the appropriate course of action. Information on marketing this tool to physicians, health agencies, and the community is provided and practical, how-to handouts are included that the course participants can download and use immediately.