The Pregnant and Post– Partum Clients course covers the physiological changes associated with pregnancy and explains how these changes require changes in the design of exercise programs for this special population. Both personal training programs and group fitness classes are discussed.
COURSE CONTENT
Physiology of Pregnancy covers the variety of bodily changes that occurs throughout pregnancy and after giving birth and their implications for exercise prescription
Benefits of Physical activity includes the physiological, psychological and social benefits of exercise for pregnant women
Principles and techniques of exercise covers the most common exercises used in cardiorespiratory training, strength training and flexibility for pregnant and postpartum women and also covers the contraindications and safety issues involved
Programming guidelines introduces participants to the principles of program development base on the varying needs of women in different stages of pregnancy, including client assess