Course curriculum
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Golden Beats Program
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Your Course Materials
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Proof Of Drums Alive Basic Completion
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Embracing the Golden Years with a Quality-of-Life Transformative Experience
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Your Instructors
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Golden Beats Course Highlights
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What is the Golden Beats Program?
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The “Why,” “What,” and “How” of the Golden Beats Program
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Exercise for Older Adults
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What makes Golden Beats Unique?
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Who Teaches Golden Beats?
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Where Are Golden Beats Classes Taught?
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Teaching Tips
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Chapter 2: Exploring Perceptions of Aging
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Age is Just a Number…Create Your Reality
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Exploring Aging
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Attitude is Everything
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Important Role of Golden Beats Instructors
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Ageism in Action: Communication for Healthy Aging
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Practical Application
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 3: Age-Related Physical, Cognitive, and Social-Emotional Changes
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Making the Cycle of Life a Life Fulfilling Experience
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Aging Defined
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Life Expectancy
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Cognitive Effects of Aging
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References
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Chapter 4: Drumming
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Achieving a Higher Level of Health and Wellness…One Beat at a Time!
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Drumming Fitness Research – How Drums Alive Started it All
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Drums Alive Research
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Research-Based Power of Drumming and Therapeutic Benefits by the Experts
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Practical Application
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 5: The Marvelous Brain
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The Marvelous Brain: Unleashing the Power of Improved Cognitive Function
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The Brain Defined
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Brain Health and Older Adults
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Cognitive Domain
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Cognitive Domain #1 - Perceptual-Motor Function
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Shape It Up-Instructions and Demonstration
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Cognitive Domain #2 - Learning and Memory
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What Is Missing - Instructions and Demonstration
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Cognitive Domain #3 - Language Skills
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Swim with The Sharks - Instructions and Demonstration
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Cognitive Domain #4 - Social Cognition
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We Are Puzzled - Instructions and Demonstration
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Cognitive Domain #5 - Complex Attention
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Alphabet Soup - Instruction and Demonstration
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Cognitive Domain #6 - Executive Function
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Movement is Medicine for the Brain
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Combined Physical and Cognitive Training for Brain Health
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How to Integrate Brain Health into Golden Beats Classes
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Teaching Tips
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References
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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Chapter 6: Drumming for Balance
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Moving with Confidence
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Fall Facts
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How Falls Happen
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Balance
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Assessment for Fall Risk
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Balance Drills and Activities
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Single Ball-videos
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Balance, Coordination & Proprioception Training
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ABC Balance with Me - Instructions and Demonstration
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Teeter Totter - Instructions and Demonstration
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Brain and Balance - Instructions and Demonstration
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Chapter 6 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 7 : FUNctional Skills
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Putting FUN into Drumming Fitness for Independent Living
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ADLs and IADLs
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Physical Activity Improves the Ability to Perform Daily Living Skills
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Determining a Participant’s Level of Function
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Assessing Functional Abilities
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Foundational Components of Function: Posture, Core, Breathing
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Core
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Breathing
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Functional Movement Patterns
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Application to Golden Beats Classes
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Functional Skills used in a choreography
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Include Modifications and Progressions
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Practical Application
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 8: Music and the Human Experience
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Music: A Critical Piece of the Quality-of-Life Puzzle
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Music Therapy vs. Golden Beats Training
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Health Benefits of Music
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Elements of Music
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How Music Affects our Body, Brain, and Emotions: Introduction
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Music and the Body
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Physiological Benefits of Music
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Choose Your Tempos Wisely
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Music and the Brain
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Rhythm and the Brain
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Music and the Emotions
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Music and Memory
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Cultural Drumming : Introduction
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Cultural Appropriation
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Selecting Music for Your Classes: Introduction
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Selecting Music: Practical Considerations
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Selecting Music: Emotional Considerations
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Selecting Music: Older Adults' Favorite Music
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Harnessing the Power of Music
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Conclusion
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Theoretical and Practical Applications
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Chapter 8 Quiz
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References kj
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Chapter 9: Wellness
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Moving From Surviving to Thriving
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Wellness: The Beginning
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The 8 Dimensions and Successful Behaviors of Wellness
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Mindfulness and its Relationship to Wellness
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Practical Application
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Chapter 9 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 10: Class Design
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“Put It All Together” for YOUR Creative, Research-Based Class Design Experience
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Where to Start
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Class Content, Structure, and Schedule
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Desired Class Design Flow
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Balance and Proprioception
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Practical Applications
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Chapter 10 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 11: Teaching for Success
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Teaching for Success: The Art of Using Knowledge, Skills, and Resources to Inspire Others
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Steps to Success for Golden Beats Instructors
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Qualities of a Successful Golden Beats Instructor
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Personalizing Your Instruction
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Preparing for Your First Golden Beats Class
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The Room
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The Equipment
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The Music
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The Emergency Plan
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The Instructor
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Effective Communication
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Interpersonal Skills
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Portraying Confidence
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Progression of Skills
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Monitoring Your Participants
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Making Modifications
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Class Management
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Creating a Community
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Practical Application
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Chapter 11 Quiz
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References
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Chapter 12: Golden Beats Assessment
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Assessing for Improvement
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Golden Beats Assessment Tools (Video)
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Golden Beats Pre- and Post-Assessment
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Ruler Drop Test
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30-Second Chair Stand
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2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)
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Timed Up and Go (TUG)
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Timed Up and Go (Cognitive) TUG-Cog
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Timed Up and Go (Manual) TUG-Motor
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Functional Reach Test
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4-Stage Balance Test
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30-Second Arm Curl Test
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Digit Span (also called Digit Sequencing)
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Chair Stand and Arm Curl Test Normal Ranges
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Seated to Standing-Full Class Videos
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - VIDEO INTRODUCTION
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - WELCOME
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - WARM UP
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - CARDIO 1
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - CARDIO 1B
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - CARDIO 2
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - STRENGTH & TONE
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - WELLNESS & BALANCE
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - COOL DOWN & STRETCH
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GOLDEN BEATS SEATED TO STANDING WORKOUT - PRODUCTION CREDITS
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Final Exam
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You're almost there!
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Final Exam
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