About the Program
CEUs: 1.0 NASM, 1.0 ACE, 5 CIMSPA Endorsed CPD Points
Educate today’s youth on fitness and nutrition with the NASM Youth Exercise Specialist (YES). Exercise guidelines are different for children and adults. You'll learn the different terms that identify the youth population, adjustments that need to be made during exercise programming, and more. Whether you coach a youth sports team, work at a school, or you train children, set them up for success with YES.
Show kids why it’s never too early to embrace a healthy lifestyle! NASM Youth Exercise Specialists:
- Capitalize on the growing demand for physical fitness experts for young people ages 6 to 19
- Show kids how to have fun while improving their sports skills, increasing their physical activity level, and losing weight
- Boost their reputation, career, and client base by learning to train young people in groups or individually using the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model
- Provide training solutions for after-school programs, youth sports teams, and the children of adult clients
- Curtail the youth obesity trend at the source with exercise and nutritional guidance
- Invest in their client’s live and futures . . . as well as their own!
Course Overview
✔ Section 1: The Science of Youth Exercise
Chapter 1: Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
Chapter 3: Psychological Considerations for Youth
✔ Section 2: Fitness & Training Guidelines for Youth
Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment for Youth
Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Chapter 9: Resistance Training for Youth
✔ Section 3: Development for Youth Clients
Chapter 10: Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
Chapter 11: Nutrition for Youth
Chapter 12: Professional Development
Program Includes:
✔ Downloadable Course Manual
✔ Downloadable Programming Manual
✔ Online Quizzes
✔ Exercise Library
✔ Online Exam
Table of Content
Section 1: The Science of Youth Exercise
Chapter 1: Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
This chapter will provide a better understanding of the different terms that identify the youth population, the difference between overweight and obesity, and be able to describe why so many youths are overweight.
Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
Understand the key physiological differences between children, adolescents, and adults.
Chapter 3: Psychological Considerations for Youth
Self-perceptions and self-belief help the youth be successful in a fitness program. Provide young clients with tools and strategies to help better adapt activities and habits in pursuance of a fitness goals.
Section 2: Fitness & Training Guidelines for Youth
Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment for Youth
Be able to recognize the expectations for health and fitness professionals. Understand the special considerations for test administration in youth.
Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
Understand and provide general exercise guidelines and various flexibility options for youth.
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
Understand and develop general cardiorespiratory training guidelines and programs for youth.
Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
Determine the appropriate core and balance exercise programs that are safe, effective, and fun for youth based on the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Understand the importance of plyometric and speed, agility, and quickness training (SAQ) for youth. Determine appropriate exercises to incorporate into a youth programs based on the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 9: Resistance Training for Youth
Design and implement a safe, effective, and progressive resistance training program for youth, as well as eliminate myths about the safety of youth engaging in resistance training.
Section 3: Development for Youth Clients
Chapter 10: Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
Be able to define cardiorespiratory stage training, the principles behind each stage, and how each stage fits into the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 11: Nutrition for Youth
Recognize the current trends of youth eating habits while understanding the effects of obesity on their population. Understand nutrition recommendations and basic fluid intake guidelines for youth.
Chapter 12: Professional Development
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities related to a health and fitness professional working with youth.
This course is available in English only.