Most fitness professionals lack the knowledge and experience necessary to develop safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of special populations. This course offers a unique opportunity for fitness professionals to learn more about these conditions while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Practical sessions addressing fall prevention, balance, chair and water exercise will add to your battery of exercise tools.
Week Schedule
Health Conditions and Exercise is a 5-day course comprised of three courses and then a final day of lectures and an end-of-course test. The end-of-course test is on Friday. Review each link below to get a complete picture of all the Health Conditions and Exercise course topics.
•Monday – Pregnancy and Exercise - $175
•Tuesday – Diabetes and Exercise - $175
•Wednesday and Thursday – Older Adults and Exercise - $295
•Friday – Asthma, Low Back and Testing - $595 Best Value
Prerequisites:
•Experience in the fitness field
-or-
•A Nationally Accredited Personal Trainer Certification (CPT Credential)
Please contact a Program Coordinator at (800) 635-7050 if you would like to have your course manual shipped to you in advance (a minimum fee of $10.00 would apply). Pre-study in the following areas is encouraged: