Aquatic Programming for Pregnancy & Postpartum

By: AUTHOR
$59.95

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credits.

Approved for:
4.0 Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
4.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.4 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI)
2.0 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
1.0 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
4.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
0.4 Council on Prof. Stand. Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT)
4.0 YMCA
4.0 World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)

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Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Aquatic Fitness Professional, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer

Course Description:
Dive into pre/post natal programming education with this hands-on, informative course. Learn effective aquatic programming and intensity variations as well as special considerations to protect the Mother and Baby. Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive CEC credits.

Here is what one reviewer had to say:
"I taught prenatal exercise for 4 years in a hospital based program and during that time studied literature, watched videos, and attended workshops about teaching prenatal exercise classes. I found this instructional material to be inclusive of important information to successful and safe prenatal instruction."
- M N Cook. Memphis, TN.


Course Objectives
After completion of this course you will be able to:

  • be aware of legal concerns for pregnancy.
  • understand the natural changes associated with pregnancy.
  • be aware of the recommended exercise guidelines for pregnant women.
  • be aware of the potential benefit and risks of exercise for this population.
  • understand how to plan a class for this population.
  • look for and recognize individual special considerations.

ISBN# 978-0-9842758-7-8

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