Description

Fitness instructor training from Gatlin International includes the Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness online programme which is an engaging, Web-based certificate programme designed to teach the skills needed to ensure safe and effective fitness programmes for women by personal fitness trainers, health and medical facilities and the general public. This fitness instructor training programme prepares students for successful and rewarding careers working with women of all ages at a variety of fitness facilities, community wellness programs, fitness training studios, physical therapy facilities, corporate wellness facilities and private and commercial health and fitness clubs. Students enrolled in our fitness instructor training course learn how to apply their client’s health and fitness history, fitness goals, and abilities using our advanced fitness science curriculum and practical fitness training techniques into a systematic method that teaches participants effective ways to advance their clients through the various phases of a woman’s life. In addition, women health and fitness enthusiasts at all life stages seeking to stay current with information to develop personalized fitness and exercise programs specific to a women’s needs and concerns can benefit from this programme as well. The fitness instructor training programme from Gatlin International is offered in partnership with the Women’s Health Foundation and Healthy Moms® Fitness, providing graduating students with preferred discounts on the Women’s Health Foundation Total Control™ and Healthy Moms® Perinatal Fitness Instructor Fitness Certification Exams and study materials.

This fitness instructor certificate programme includes:
? Examination of the musculoskeletal and functional anatomy of the female pelvis
? Understand how to establish exercise programs/prescriptions, exercise-related goals and objectives, appropriate training modifications, and program evaluation strategies
? Learn about the different health considerations women face at different stages of their lives and how to appropriately adapt exercise and wellness programs to meet their needs
? Gain an understanding of how to design exercise programs for special populations of women
? Understand key terminology in medicine, health promotion, and fitness.
? Understand the roles of medical and fitness professionals
? Learn how to develop a medically-based fitness model
? On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors that hold either a Master’s, MBA, or Ph.D. degree in business administration, finance, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or an exercise science-related degree.

Course Objectives

By completing the Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness program, students will:
? Understand key terminology used to describe body parts and reference positions
? Explore the physiology of the endocrine system
? Learn ACSM guidelines and recommendations for creating an exercise prescription
? Learn how to set goals and objectives for apparently healthy women
? Learn what conditions make the female athlete triad and understand common signs and symptoms
? Review the Medical Fitness Model: Facility Standards & Guidelines published by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) organization
? Learn how medical professionals can better the fitness profession
? Understand the medically-based fitness model

Outline

The following course outline details the major areas of study included in our fitness instructor training course.

I. Female Anatomy and Physiology
a. Understand the Musculoskeletal Structure of the Pelvis
b. Gain Knowledge of Bone Density and Osteoporosis
c. Examine the Pelvic Pyramid
d. Gain and Understanding about Endocrine and the Reproductive System

II. Designing Women’s Exercise Programs
a. Understand the Recommendations and Guidelines for Apparently Healthy Women
b. Understand the Exercise Recommendations and Guidelines for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
c. Review the Principles of Cardiovascular, Aerobic, and Weight Loss Programs for Women
d. Learn how to Design Exercise Programs for Apparently Healthy Women and Mind-Body Techniques

III. Women’s Health and Wellness for Special Populations
a. Understand the Exercise Recommendations and Guidelines for Special Populations
b. Review Pre and Postnatal Wellness
c. Know the General Healthcare Issues for Women with Autoimmune Disorders
d. Learn how to Design Exercise Programs for Special Populations

IV. Medically-Based Fitness Management and Administration
a. Understand the Roles of Medical Professionals and of Fitness Professionals
b. Review Key Terms in Healthcare Administration and Health Promotion Programs
c. Understand how to Interact with Medical Professionals and Client Privacy Issues
d. Learn about Authorization Forms for Special Populations

Demo

Click here to view a demo of this course. The User ID and Password are provided below:

User ID: demowom
Password: wom

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

200.00 hours

Duration of Access

6 months

Instructor

Jasmine Jafferali, MPH, ACE-CPT

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific prerequisites to enter the fitness instructor training programme other than an Internet connection, an email address, and basic computer knowledge.

This program has been designed for:
? Current allied health/medical and fitness professionals and personal trainers interested in developing safe and effective exercise programs for women
? Current fitness managers and directors wishing to manage and market new programs to women
? Education directors of multi-site facilities or chains training fitness professionals to work with women
? Companies that require the certificate program as a professional development program for employees to achieve key business goals, career objectives, and skills to advance beyond entry-level positions
? Individual female exercise enthusiasts interested in seeking to stay current in exercise program design, health, and wellness

Requirements/Materials Included

This fitness instructor training course can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. Technical requirements include but are not limited to having Internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that you have DSL or High Speed Cable Internet Access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable email account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider. Some individual courses may have additional software and/or hardware requirements.

These materials will be provided by Gatlin Education Services:
? The Female Pelvis: Anatomy and Exercises
? Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action. 1st Edition