Award in Instructing Pre/Post Natal Exercise

This course is a must for all those who have women in their classes or as clients.You will learn to plan and teach safe and effective antenatal and postnatal studio or gym sessions, identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body and how this relates to the studio or gym environments and identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended.

How long does it last?

• pre-reading
• 3 teaching days
• 1 assessment day

Who is the course suitable for?

Anyone wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women.

What qualifications are needed?

A level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification

What will be studied?

• Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
• Core stability and pelvic floor
• Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
• Developement of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
• Postnatal exercise programme developement
• Relevant teaching skills

How is it assessed?

• Multiple choice theory paper
• Case study
• Session Planning
• Practical Assessment
• Session Evaluation

Are there any books or special equipment I need to purchase?

All course materials will be provided. For the assessment day, it may be necessary to bring a friend to practise your programme delivery on.

What can the qualification lead to?

Working as a specialist in exercise prescription for pre and post natal women either within gyms, classes or one to one.

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