Special Populations & Adapted Fitness
- Regular
- $119.00
In this new 180-page workshop we will cover many of the special populations that attend fitness classes and see personal trainers.
This workshop will take approximately six (6) hours to complete and involves a written open-book assignment to receive a certificate for the course.
This workshop covers:
- What the disease/issue is
- How to recognize it/symptoms
- What side effects or issues may be caused by this
- How it can interfere with exercise and daily life
- The physiological and psychological aspects of the disease
- Medications (if any) associated with the disease/issue and how it affects the client (and how it affects the PT or fitness professional)
- When to refer
- When and what you can do to train this client
- Issues that can make the disease or injury worse
- Good exercise plan
- Exercises/movements to stay away from
- When to take further education
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Accreditations
BCRPA/CFES – 6 CECs
Canfitpro - 4 CECS PTS/FIS/HWL
NSFA - 5 CECs
FNB - 5 CECs
Can petition for credits with ACE/OFC/MFC/AFLCA/ISSA
Deadline
You will have 4 months from your date of purchase to complete this workshop.
Please note that we have a 3-day turn around time, however we will do our best to review your answers and email your certificate within 24 hours. If you are in a hurry, please email us and we are happy to accommodate you.
This workshop contains information on the following:
Medications, their effects on the body and side effects. How a trainer can help the client and what to watch out for.
Scope of Practice – how to know what your scope of practice is. Know when to refer your client. Limitations to training a client.
Hyperlipidemia/High cholesterol
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Obesity
Pregnancy
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Abnormal Cardiac Symptoms
- Arrhythmia
- Chest discomfort
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Balance issues/Dizziness
Fibromyalgia
Varicose veins
Peripheral Vascular/Arterial Disease
Respiratory Conditions
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
Cancer
Pelvic organ prolapse/pelvic issues
Osteoporosis/osteopenia
Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
Spinal issues
Knee issues
Shoulder issues
Children and Teens
Seniors