On Thursday, 10.03.2022. non – formal education of Module 1 – Sport for all coaches and
fitness professionals on conducting recreational sport and PA for older people (65+) was held
in Belgrade.
Sport for all and fitness trainers from Belgrade, Novi Sad and Knjaževac, along with
representatives of local municipalities, city and national sport institutions, faculties etc. were
educated with general PA programme for older people suited for 3 types of most common
health conditions (back pain, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis), that has been
developed within the project. Prior to education, participants discussed on the current
situation with programs for 65+ in the country and current national and local strategy.
During the education, senior fitness test was also presented, which will be carried out twice in
Sport pilot program (initial and final measurement) to determine the level of motor and
functional status of participants. Also, an exercise demonstration has been presented with a
group of 65+ participants.
Participants received certificates and manuals.
Education will be repeated for one more group of trainers during April.
