ACE x FITM Professional Symposium 2026: Creating a Healthier Generation — From Youth to Active Aging

session 1: creating a culture for a healthier generation – youth fitness

course overview

This session will discuss general youth fitness guidelines and explore the physiological and psychological impact of physical activity on youth. You will get an overview on how to introduce activity to kids through a safe and effective program.

Course OUTCOMES

Understand the key definitions and mechanisms associated with youth physical activity.
Understand and apply general youth fitness guidelines to a program.
Use basic training principles to design safe and effective programs to engage today’s youth.

SESSION 2: YOUTH FITNESS – PUTTING THE ‘FUN’ INTO FITNESS

course overview

This practical session will discuss the general youth fitness guidelines and explore program design using the ACE IFT model.

Course OUTCOMES

Understand the key definitions and mechanisms associated with youth physical activity.
Understand and apply general youth fitness guidelines to a program.
Use basic training principles to design safe and effective programs to engage today’s youth.

SESSION 3: THE SCIENCE OF AGING AND EXERCISE PROGRAMMINGFOR OLDER ADULTS

course overview

This session explores the science of aging and how fitness professionals understand the roles of exercise and physical activity play in reducing the risks associated with illness and age-associated disabilities. You will gain the basic concepts of aging, strategies to ensure successful aging.

Course OUTCOMES

Explore the concepts of aging.
Understand the general physiological characteristics of aging.
Discuss strategies for exercise in the aging population.

SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR CHANGE – ACTIVE AGING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Course overview

This session explores how staying active and improving quality of life are connected. It highlights why this link matters, what it means for your clients, and how physical activity can help people age well and live better through the decades.

Course OUTCOMES

Identify the connection between physical activity and quality of life in older adults
Explain why maintaining activity across the lifespan is critical for successful aging and well-being.
Discuss strategies that support clients in staying active to promote health, independence, and increase quality of life in later years.

Dr. Anthony J. Wall, PhD
National Spokesperson and Global Wellness Ambassador, American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Dr. Anthony J. Wall is the Senior Leader for Global Business Development and National Spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). With over 25 years in the fitness industry, he leads international partnerships to expand access to quality fitness education and represents ACE at global conferences. An experienced educator and speaker, his work focuses on motivation and exercise adherence in older adults. Dr. Wall embodies ACE’s mission to inspire active, healthy living—both professionally and personally as a passionate runner and hiker.

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Creating A Healthier Generation – From Youth To Active Aging

Fitness Professional Training & Development Centre in Malaysia
Developed over 11,000 fitness professionals since 2007

CREATING A HEALTHIER GENERATION –

FROM YOUTH TO ACTIVE AGING

Four Cutting-edge Sessions on Youth Fitness, Aging Science, and Behavior Changes

Category 3

The registration deadline is 15 days before the start of the course. If there are still course seats available, you can register with an additional late registration fees of RM 100.

session 1: creating a culture for a healthier generation – youth fitness

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 2: YOUTH FITNESS – PUTTING THE ‘FUN’ INTO FITNESS

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 3: THE SCIENCE OF AGING AND EXERCISE PROGRAMMINGFOR OLDER ADULTS

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR CHANGE – ACTIVE AGING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Course overview

Course OUTCOMES

educator

Dr. Anthony J. Wall, PhD
National Spokesperson and Global Wellness Ambassador, American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Participant Liability Waiver for Physical Activity Workshop/Course

CREATING A HEALTHIER GENERATION –

FROM YOUTH TO ACTIVE AGING

Four Cutting-edge Sessions on Youth Fitness, Aging Science, and Behavior Changes

Category 3

The registration deadline is 15 days before the start of the course. If there are still course seats available, you can register with an additional late registration fees of RM 100.

session 1: creating a culture for a healthier generation – youth fitness

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 2: YOUTH FITNESS – PUTTING THE ‘FUN’ INTO FITNESS

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 3: THE SCIENCE OF AGING AND EXERCISE PROGRAMMINGFOR OLDER ADULTS

course overview

Course OUTCOMES

SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR CHANGE – ACTIVE AGING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Course overview

Course OUTCOMES

educator

Dr. Anthony J. Wall, PhDNational Spokesperson and Global Wellness Ambassador, American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Upcoming Intakes

Participant Liability Waiver for Physical Activity Workshop/Course

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Dr. Anthony J. Wall, PhD
National Spokesperson and Global Wellness Ambassador, American Council on Exercise (ACE)