A Modern Approach to Exercise During Pregnancy
Price 100.00
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By: Danielle Noblitt Spangler BS, NASM, Certified Applied Functional Science Gray Institute
Course Description:
The female body is structurally different from the male body both anatomically and in its need for pelvic alignment and health. Working with the female body before, during, and after pregnancy requires a working knowledge of female anatomy in all three stages to prepare, accommodate, and restore a woman's body to alignment and health. This course reviews female anatomy and the anatomy of pregnancy to guide you with pregnant clients. Learn the importance of breathing and posture, guidelines for exercise, contraindications, special considerations, and safe exercises for pregnant clients. Knowledge is key to safety and effectiveness in exercise for your pregnant clients.

Education Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Prerequisites: Recommended Basic Certification in Fitness Field Minimum
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
    0.4Action Personal Trainer Certification
    4.0American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
    0.4American Kinesiotherapy Association (COPS-KT)
    0.4International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
    0.4National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)
    2.0National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    2.0National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
    4.0National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
    4.0YMCA
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Course Objectives:
After completing this course you will be able to:
  1. Identify female anatomy and the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy.
  2. Describe the role of 6 body systems in pregnancy and the stages of labor and birth.
  3. Recognize the role of nutrition in a healthy pregnancy.
  4. Describe 5 aspects of exercise during pregnancy and special considerations for pregnant clients.
  5. Identify proper screening and assessment for exercise for a pregnant client.
  6. Describe the role and importance of posture and breathing for a pregnant client.
  7. Identify guidelines for cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility exercise during pregnancy.
  8. Describe 5 underlying exercise techniques for exercise during pregnancy.
  9. Explain how to safely and effectively perform 30 exercises during pregnancy.