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Learn The Skills You Need To Safely and Effectively Meet the Needs of the Clients With Arthritis
Are you ready to take on clients dealing with arthritis?
Are you aware that 23% of all adults, or more than 54 million people in the U.S. alone deal arthritis.
Most fitness professionals lack the knowledge to safely and effectively design fitness programs to meet the unique needs of this population.
Are you ready to gain more clients and have a bigger impact on lives by learning to deliver fitness programming for people with arthritis?
The key to working with these clients is understanding that your typical programs likely won’t work for them. They have different needs and this course will teach you what you need to know.
What’s Included in this Course:
- Module 1: Types of Arthritis – Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
- Module 2: The Six Main Causes
- Module 3: Psychological Symptoms
- Module 4: The Diagnosis
- Module 5: Epidemiology
- Module 6: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Function
- Module 7: Understanding Treatment Strategies
- Module 8: Healing Process of Dysfunction and Pain
- Module 9: Nutritional Recommendations
- Module 10: Exercise Progression
- Module 11: Terminology Library
- Module 12: Marketing
Approved for CEUs
More About the Course
Many fitness professionals lack the knowledge to safely and effectively design fitness programs that specifically meet the needs of the arthritic population. Understanding the types of arthritis, symptoms that stem from the disease process, and mastering methods to improve muscle strength, range of motion, and flexibility, is paramount when working with this population. As the yearly number of people diagnosed with one or more types of arthritis increases, so does the demand for fitness professionals who have the skills and education to deliver quality and individualized fitness programming.
The Arthritis Fitness Specialist online program will provide fitness and medical professionals the knowledge needed to safely and effectively design and implement exercise programs for arthritic populations. Gain an in-depth understanding of various types, symptoms, and causes of arthritis, as well as how it affects joints and organs in the body. Examine exercises to create safe and effective fitness programs that will improve range of motion, flexibility and strength, to expand the overall health and wellness for your clients. You will improve the overall health and wellness of the arthritis community by becoming an Arthritis Fitness Specialist.
Course Objectives
- Learn the various types of arthritis and their causes
- Understand the symptoms of arthritis
- Analyze epidemiology of arthritis (US vs World)
- Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and function of common joints affected by arthritis.
- Understand treatment strategies in the management of arthritis: Mental vs. Physical
- Examine the healing process when treating dysfunction and pain
- Recognize the role of nutrition in as it relates to arthritis
- Demonstrate exercise progression in the treatment of arthritis
Prerequisites and Certificate Information
All of the online courses here on MedFit Classroom which lead to a Certificate of Specialization are considered advanced level education, and are meant to be taken by fitness professionals who have previously acquired education and experience as a professional within the health and fitness industry. In order for one to receive the Certificate of Specialization that is conferred upon those who purchase this Fitness Specialist Course, review all the content, and successfully pass the comprehensive assessment, one must be able to show proof that he or she has the following:
- Evidence of a current certification, or vocational credential, from a reputable certifying or credentialing organization, and within the health and fitness industry; OR
- Evidence of an associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in the field of exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, fitness, or a related field.
Maintaining this Specialization and Continuing Education
The completion of this specialization course, and the passing of its corresponding competency assessment, leads to a Certificate of Specialization. This Certificate of Specialization to work with clients who have arthritis will be considered valid for a period of two years. To keep the certificate current, you must complete 10 hours of continuing education, on relevant subject matter, and formally renew the certificate prior to the date of its expiration. As with many certifications and specializations in our field, professionals should anticipate some costs to continuing education, and renewal of the certificate.
This course is approved for credit by:
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) to provide 1.6 CEUs.
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) to provide 15 CEUs.
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) to provide 15 CEUs.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to provide 1.5 CEUs.
If your certifying body is not listed, you will be provided with a Certificate of Specialization at the end of the course that can be used to petition your certifying body for credit.