Walking difficulty is a common and costly problem in older adults.
Become an Instructor
$450 if registered 3 weeks prior to the course start using promotion code
$500 until midnight the day before the course
Session 1
- April 25th and April 27th
- 8am-12pm each day
- use code OTMAPR450 by midnight EST April 4
Session 2
- August 9th and 11th
- 8am-12pm each day
- use code OTMAUG450 by midnight EST July 19
- REGISTER HERE ›
Session 3
- November 2nd and 3rd
- 8am-12pm each day
- use code OTMNOV450 by midnight EST October 12
- REGISTER HERE ›
Are you interested in becoming an On the Move: Group Exercise for Improved Mobility in Older Adults® certified instructor?
You need to:
Be a licensed health professional (PT, PTA, OT, COTA) or certified fitness instructor (certified by a national recognized fitness organization such as ACE or ACSM)
Attend one our OTM training courses (this course will be eligible for continuing education credits), achieve a passing grade on a written examination, and demonstrate competency with the program
Hold a current CPR certification
We also prefer, but do not require, that you have the following:
Experience leading group exercise programs
Experience interacting with older adults
An energetic, upbeat personality
Once you are an instructor, you are encouraged to teach OTM at a licensed facility. For a directory of the eligible facilities and organizations, please click here.
Training Course Information
To become a certified OTM instructor, you must attend one of our training courses. The course includes:
2 half days of training, virtual or in-person hybrid
CEU credits
OTM manual and materials
Access to our video database
Continued support as you implement OTM
Contact Information
If you would like further information regarding how to become a certified OTM instructor, please feel free to email us at contact@onthemove.pitt.edu.
Get In Touch
On the Move: Group Exercise for Improved Mobility in Older Adults®
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Physical Therapy
Bridgeside Pointe 1
100 Technology Drive – Suite 210
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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