Course description
Comprehensive and Certified Pre And Post-Natal Course.
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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