Microcredential Summary
Although every woman and every pregnancy is unique, there is much that the fitness professional must be aware of to confidently create fitness programs for their pregnant clients and their individual needs. This online Short Course will outline key issues that relate to pregnancy and exercise and how the three trimesters impact of exercise programming. Case studies will show examples of effective exercises and modification advice for each trimester, as well as sample questions that can be incorporated into your Par Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) for Safe Exercise.
The fee for this short course will be $125.00.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work or study in the health and/or fitness profession.
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This course provides Professional Development for health and/or fitness professionals.
Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded 4 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.
4 hours
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- Gain confidence to ask the right questions to create bespoke fitness programs for pregnant women that are congruent to their starting fitness position and personal goals
- Describe the various risks and concerns during pregnancy
- Develop skills to confidently modify programming according to the three trimesters of pregnancy
- Outline how to work clearly in your scope of practice and know when to refer
- Define appropriate communication to this client group within your scope as a health and fitness professional.
Assessment
Online Quiz