Dates:
Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 9:00–15:00
Free training helps you understand the basics of gym and balance training. It provides the skills needed to guide other peer exercisers. The training covers the principles of volunteer work and how to take into consideration the gym friend's own resources. The training includes materials, morning coffee, and lunch.
After the course the gym friend knows how to
encourage seniors to exercise at the gym.
provide individual guidance to seniors on safe exercise.
act as a peer instructor for a group of seniors who exercise independently.
can act as an assistant instructor in groups led by professionals.
Additional information and sign-ups
Sign-up period: 20 August to 5 October
Sign up at espoo.fi/ohjattuliikunta (type of course/kurssilaji: other/muu kurssi) or by calling Sports and Exercise Services, tel. 09 816 60800 on Mon–Thu at 12–13.
Please include the following information with your sign-up: Will you be having lunch and if you have any food allergies.
Cost: Free
Categories: Leppävaara, well-being, physical training
Image credit: Taru Turpeinen — CC BY
Source: Event information supplied by City of Espoo Linked Events API, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
