Course Title: Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Programming
Course Description:
If you're looking to expand your scope of practice by working with pregnant clients, this course provides comprehensive knowledge on the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum.
You will gain a clear understanding of the benefits and potential risks of exercise during pregnancy, and how physical activity can support psychological well-being after childbirth.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped to design and implement safe, effective, and research-backed prenatal and postpartum fitness programs. You'll also learn how to apply exercise modifications based on the latest scientific evidence to support healthy pregnancies and recoveries.
Course Outline:
- Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy
- Importance of Evidence-Based Practice
- Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
- Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
- Special Considerations: Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, Maternal Obesity
- Biomechanical Considerations During Pregnancy
- Safe and Effective Exercise Techniques
- Program Design for Pregnant Clients
- Physiological Changes Postpartum
- Guidelines for Postpartum Exercise Programming
- Nutritional and Psychological Considerations
Additional Information:
- The course is accredited by Motion Academy and grants 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from NASM.
- Duration: 40 hours (30 theoretical hours and 10 practical hours).