1. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people people. MOVING Age Conference, 30th April - 2nd May, Gent

2. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization (COS) is gymnastic, sports and cultural organization founded on February 16, 1862 in Prague by Jindřich Fügner and MiroslavTyrš.  The oldest sports organization in Czech Republic  160.000 members (42 Sokol Districts, 1.100 Sokol Units)  Third biggest citizens association in Czech Republic  The largest organization in the field of Sport for All in Czech Republic The main spheres of activity:  Sport for All (the largest sphere, 105.000 members)  Competitive and Top Sport  Culture and Art The main COS program objective is to engage all age groups into physical activities, with regard to their particular needs and preconditions. COS main task consist in building the lifelong versatile and positive attitude to the physical activities and sport, together with development of moral and volitional qualities. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent

3. General Assembly COS Committee COS Board President Vice-Presidents (2) General Secretary 9 Members Sport for All Physical Director of Men Physical Director of Women Competitive and Top Sport Director of Sport Cultural and Arts section Culture and Art Director COS Board advisory bodies Members of COS Board Program sections Department of Sport for All Head of Dpt. Expert Staff Department of Competitive and Top Sport Head of Dpt. Expert Staff Department of Culture and Art Head of Dpt. Expert Staff Sokol Central School Head of School Expert Staff Operating Units Heads of Units Tyršův dům business management Head of office Organizational structure of COS Voluntary officials level Professional level

4. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Directorate of Women and Directorate of Men  The highest authority within COS Sport for All.  Elective officials (Ph. Director of Women, Ph. Director of Men + 6 Vice-Directors). Board of Ph. Directors  Members of Directorates of Women and Men + Heads of Expert Committees (appointed) + Heads of Central BOI’s (appointed)  Expert Committees  Advisory bodies of Directorate of Women and Men.  Voluntary officials (appointed).  Central Board of Instructors of Women and Central BOI of Men  Voluntary officials (appointed). Department of Sport for All  Professional staff. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent COS Sport for All

5. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent COS Sport for All Body of Sokol Districts Physical Directors of Women Body of Sokol Districts Physical Directors of Men Directorate of Women Directorate of Men Board of Instructors of Women Board of Instructors of Women Board of Instructors of Men Board of Ph. Directors Expert Committees Boys up to 11 yrs Boys up to 15 yrs Junior Men Men Senior Men and Women mixed Board Parents with Children And Preschool Children Girls up to 11 yrs Girls up to 15 yrs Junior Women Women Senior Women Education Technical Health Physical activities with Music Gymnastics for All Health enhancing PE PA (stay) in Nature Hiking Yoga

6. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Board of Ph. Directors  Guarantor of education in the field of Sport for All within COS (throughout the organization) and is authorized to delegate competencies within the organizational structure. Provides the concept of education in the field of COS Sport for All. Central School  Authorized to implement education at the central level (service department).  Act as guarantor of accredited education. Local Education Center  Cooperates with Central School on accredited education at local level.  Responsible for education at the local level. Sokol Districts Education Centers  Authorized to implement education of Instructors of Sport for All, level III. (Basic + Further courses) MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Education within COS Sport for All

7. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people.  3 Qualification levels  8 Specializations  Concept of lifelong learning of Instructors :  Training to obtain license (5 years validity).  Further Training to extend the validity (at least 30 of further training classes during last 5 years). MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Education within COS Sport for All

8. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Specialization Qualification level III. level II. level (accredited) I. level Total number of classes Sport for All Instructor50200 (150+50) 500 Usually Recognized University Degree + appropriate practice Aerobics Instructor50200 (150+50) Health Enhancing Ph. A. (Exercises) Instructor50200 (150+50) Parents w Children and Preschool Ch. Instructor50200 (150+50) Instructor of activities (stay) in nature50200 (150+50) Yoga Instructor50- Ph. Activities with Music Instructor50- Instructor of Seniors (since 2014)50- Summary of Specializations of COS Sport for All Education System

9. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people.  Senior members22 265  The most favorite activities of Seniors: MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent COS Sport for All - Seniors Senior Women Health Enhancing Ph. Exercises Team Sports Rhythmic Fitness Ph. Activities Hiking Senior Men Team sports Hiking Health Enhancing Ph. Exercises Rhythmic Fitness Ph. Activities  Social Activities (seminars, balls, masquerade balls…)  Participation in Sokol Slets and other performances Senior Men 5 631 Senior Women 16 634

10. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Education of Instructors of Seniors until 2014  Specialization: Instructors of Health Enhancing Ph. Activities (Exercises) -most of them work with elderly people  Specialization: Instructor of Sport for All + Further Training: Monothematic Courses (Health Enhancing Ph. Exercises, Yoga, Stay in nature..) Education of Instructors of Seniors since 2014 Specialization: Instructor of Seniors Qualification level III. (not accredited yet) The Committee for Education in cooperation with The Committee for Health Enhancing Ph. Exercises and BOI’s of Seniors developed the concept of education and curriculum. Physical Activities of elderly people are managed by Board of Physical Directors of Men and Women via Central Boards of Instructors: Central Board of Instructors of Senior Women Central Board of Instructors of Senior Women and Senior Men (merged) MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Education of Instructors of Seniors

11. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Sokol Districts Instructors Meeting  Organized by Central Board once a year to present news, exchange experiences, to provide information regarding forthcoming events and projects and to get feedback on previous events.  Sokol Districts Instructors are responsible for activities within Sokol District and act as an example for Sokol Units Instructors. (Topics of this meeting are disseminated through local meetings to particular Sokol Units Instructors). Physical activities of elderly people are included into Programs of Expert Committees: The Committee for Health Enhancing Ph. Exercises The Committee for Hiking The Committee for Ph. Activities with Music MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Education of Instructors of Seniors

12. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Curriculum Course Name Theory lessons Practice lessons 1 Introduction to the Issues of Seniors, Objectives and Forms of Ph. Activities of Elderly people 1 Characteristics of ph. activities of elderly people, Specific diseases of old age 2 History of COS 1ss 3 Program and Organization of COS 2 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body 2 +1ss Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Skeletal, Muscular, Neuromuscular Systems 5 (Pre-medical) First Aid 2 First Aid practicing: life threatening situations, bleeding, unconsciousness, musculoskeletal injuries,….Bandaging techniques, Transportation of injured people Lessons take the form of lectures, group work, practical exercises and self-study. Self-study is included into total amount of lessons.

13. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Curriculum Course Name Theory lessons Practic e lessons 6 Legal Issues, Safety and Health protection 1 + 1ss Legal liability of instructor, Principles of injury prevention, Health securing of sport events 7 Basic Terminology 1 Movements and positions of body parts, Positions of whole body, Postures, Kneeling, sitting, lying positions 8 Pedagogy and Psychology 2 + 1ss Pedagogical principles, Motor abilities and skills, Didactical methods and forms, Personality of instructor, Motivation of exercisers, Verbal /nonverbal communication of instructor, Specifics of communication with seniors 9 Age Specifics of Elderly People 3 Calendar/Biological Age, Physiological changes in old age, Indicated/Contraindicated activities… 10 Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal System 13 Examination of stand, Examination of muscle imbalance 11 Diet Regimen and Lifestyle 1 Nutrition, Water intake, Regeneration (Recovery), Energy sources for organism

14. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Curriculum Course Name Theory lessons Practic e lessons 12 Structure of Exercise Unit for Elderly people, Organizing of Exercisers 2 Specifics of exercise units for seniors and Principles of leadership of exercise unit for seniors… 13 Physical Activities for Seniors Pursued in Gym 13 Individual/team activities, Motion games, Dance, Yoga, Exercise with equipment and tools… 14 Physical Activities for Seniors Pursued Outdoor (in the nature) 2 Ball games, Hiking, Cycling, Nordic Walking, Swimming… 15 Musically – motional relations, Work with Music 12 Basic terms and m-m relations (set the pace, rhythm, musical phrase), Movement compositions for seniors 16 Balancing Exercises (Compensatory exercises) 4 Basic exercises, relaxation, stretching, weight training, Development of flexibility, muscle strength, dexterity, Fall prevention 17 Relaxation, Regeneration 1ss1 Relaxation techniques, Breathing exercises, Yoga, Spa Treatments

15. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Curriculum Course Name Theory lessons Practic e lessons 18 Sample Exercise Units for Seniors – including analysis 33 Health-oriented, Fitness-oriented, Monothematic/Polythematic 19 Creation of Model Motion Programs for Seniors 4 Number of Lessons without Self-study1926 Self-study5 Total number of Lessons50 Training course is concluded with examination. Instructor is authorized to (independently) lead exercise units within COS.

16. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Curriculum Successful Graduate is able to:  choose appropriate content and didactic procedures with regards to age specifics of seniors.  adapt ph. activities program with regards to age specifics of elderly people.  differentiate convenient exercises for certain group of seniors.  use examination methods (testing).  unexpected situation and to provide First Aid.  ensure safety and health protection during exercise unit.  knows and is able to use proper terms and instructions.  simply describe and demonstrate particular exercises.  use proper tools and equipment.  use relaxation techniques.  use adequate way of communication with seniors and to solve related problems.  motivate.  is emphatic.  his behavior is exemplary. - Duration of exercise unit max. 60 minutes -It is very suitable to use music accompaniment. - Suitable age of instructor according to our experience: 50 (usually grown-up children, parents in old age, usually experienced, emphatic, still willing to learn, acceptable for older seniors)

17. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. Czech Sokol Organization Developing the competences of instructors delivering physical activity programs for elderly people. MOVING Age Conference 30th April - 2nd May, Gent Thank you for attention V ě ra Hrušová Czech Sokol Organization