Pre & Post Natal
Pre and Post Natal is about: How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body, How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments and How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended
Must hold Personal Training Qualification
REPS ACCREDITATION
This accredited qualification will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?
- How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body
- How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments
- How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
- 7 weeks (Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7-10pm)
- Online programme
- Assessment
WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
- Personal trainers and advanced instructors
- Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?
- EQF Level 3 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
WHAT WILL BE STUDIED?
- Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
- Baby development through each Tri-mester
- Core stability and pelvic floor
- Kegel exercises
- The do’s and don’ts of exercise for each trimester and the post natal period
- Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
- Development of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
- Childbirth and the postnatal period
- Postnatal exercise programme development
- Relevant teaching skills
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
- Case study
- Worksheet
- Session planning and risk assessment
- Nutritional advice leaflet
Start Date:
27th September 2022
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
- 7 weeks (Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7-10pm)
- Online programme
- Assessment
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Combination Course + Pre and Post Natal Course just €2840
Course Cost: €697
€597 Upfront (€100 Discount)
Payment plans available.
€300 Deposit to secure your place
Call 019023377 or WhatsApp us for details
Funding for Fitness Professionals
Fitness Instructors who are members of REPs Ireland are eligible for 25% funding from Leisure Health Fitness for CPD course.
For more information contact Leisure Health Fitness Skillnet
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