Special Populations & Adapted Fitness

**Now approved by Canfitpro***

This workshop is worth 6 CECs with BCRPA

In this new 180-page workshop we will cover many of the special populations that attend fitness classes and see personal trainers.

This workshop will take approximately six (6) hours to complete and involves a written open-book assignment to receive a certificate for the course. 

This workshop covers:

• What the disease/issue is
• How to recognize it/symptoms
• What side effects or issues may be caused by this
• How it can interfere with exercise and daily life
• The physiological and psychological aspects of the disease
• Medications (if any) associated with the disease/issue and how it affects the client (and how it affects the PT or fitness professional)
• When to refer
• When and what you can do to train this client
• Issues that can make the disease or injury worse
• Good exercise plan
• Exercises/movements to stay away from
• When to take further education
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Accreditations

BCRPA/CFES – 6 CECs

Canfitpro - 4 CECS PTS/FIS/HWL

NSFA - 5 CECs

FNB - 5 CECs

ACE/AFCLA/ISSA/OFC/MFC - available for petition

This workshop contains information on the following:

Medications, their effects on the body and side effects. How a trainer can help the client and what to watch out for.

Scope of Practice – how to know what your scope of practice is. Know when to refer your client. Limitations to training a client.

Hyperlipidemia/High cholesterol

Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Obesity

Pregnancy

Hypertension

Coronary   Artery   Disease

Abnormal   Cardiac   Symptoms

• Arrhythmia
• Chest discomfort

Stroke

Parkinson’s Disease

Multiple   Sclerosis

Balance   issues/Dizziness

Fibromyalgia

Varicose veins

Peripheral   Vascular/Arterial Disease

Respiratory   Conditions

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Emphysema

Cancer

Pelvic organ prolapse/pelvic issues

Osteoporosis/osteopenia

Arthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis

Spinal issues

Knee issues

Shoulder issues

Children and Teens

Seniors