Pre And Post Natal Course

Course description

Comprehensive and Certified Pre And Post-Natal Course. This course teaches how to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body, how these changes relate to the studio and gym environments and how to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended.

REPS Accreditation

This accredited qualification will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points

Course Content

• How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body
• How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments
• How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended

Duration

7 weeks (Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7-10pm)
Online programme
Assessment

Course Suitability

This course is suited to..

• Personal trainers and advanced instructors
• Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women

Entry Requirements

EQF Level 3 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)

Modules

• Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
• Baby development through each Tri-mester
• Core stability and pelvic floor
• Kegel exercises
• The do’s and don’ts of exercise for each trimester and the post natal period
• Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
• Development of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
• Childbirth and the postnatal period
• Postnatal exercise programme development
• Relevant teaching skills

Course Assessment

• Case study
• Worksheet
• Session planning and risk assessment
• Nutritional advice leaflet

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