REPs Accreditation Level 3
This accredited qualification is accredited AIQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points
What Is The Course About?
- 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
How Long Does It Last?
- Online programme
- Assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years or over
- Personal trainers and advanced instructors
- Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
What Will Be Studied?
- 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
How Is It Assessed?
- Case study
- Worksheet
- Session planning and risk assessment
- Nutritional advice leaflet
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided on the online course
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Working as a specialist in exercise prescription for pre- and post-natal women within gyms, classes or one to one
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