Credit-Free Instructor XPFT 22005 Special Populations Older Adult

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About the Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension

The Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a credit-free contract instructor.

Mount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years. We offer more than 1000 courses and 100 certificate and diploma programs and have more than 50000 course registrations each year. Our courses cover a wide range of sectors including but not limited to social services business and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus online in the workplace and in the community.

About the Role

The Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program offers a comprehensive health science education with an emphasis on special populations. The curriculum consists of academic and technical courses and was designed to meet the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer national certification. For more information on the program please visit department is seeking an instructor with the ability to teach the following course part-time in the Winter 2026 semester:

Name of Course: XPFT 22005 Special Populations - Older Adult

Tuesdays & Thursdays January 13 April 7: 1300-1455
Thursday April 21: 1300-1455 (Final Exam)

Course Description:This course is intended to broaden students awareness of the complexities and intricacies of the aging process as it relates to physical activity and the body. The focus will be on physical activity and how it relates to several dimensions of aging including physical social and cultural contexts. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge targeted towards developing implementing and evaluating physical activity programs for adults over the age of 65.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

Evaluate contemporary issues of aging on todays society
Examine how physical activity may enhance the lives of the elderly old elderly and frail elderly
Examine physiological and neuromotor changes associated with aging
Understand the risk and functional assessment of the older adult
Evaluate services currently available to elderly citizens in the city of Calgary
Understand the exercise prescription for the older adult
Appreciate the aging process and the unique facets of the older adult

Responsibilities

The instructor is responsible for instruction using the approved curriculum implementation of applicable curriculum assessment measures and marking and submitting final course grades. The instructor will also be required to maintain regular contact with the administration team and adhere to program policies and deadlines. Students in this class are part of the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma Program.

Instruction:

Lesson preparation
Course delivery
Marking/grading
Course outline preparation
Course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
Review and revision of course assessments
Daily course access: Even though there are no predetermined times of the day an instructor must have online access. Online instructors must have reliable internet service throughout the entire period of the course.

Administration:

Marking and submission of course grades
Maintaining regular contact with the program administrative team
Participating in virtual instructor meetings and individual meetings with the program coordinator as required
Participating in meetings and adhering to program policies and deadlines

Qualifications

Masters degree in Health Science Kinesiology or related field required completed PhD an asset
Experience with CSEP-CPT
3-5 years of applicable professional experience
Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation
Excellent presentation interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Minimum two years of instructional experience in an adult education environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Self-motivated and self-directed
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Proficiency with the D2L learning management system is an asset

Closing Date:December 1 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Title of (ex. Smith X00000 Curriculum ).

DescriptionAbout the Faculty of Continuing Education & ExtensionThe Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a credit-free contract instructor.Mount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years...