Course Overview

Pregnancy and Safe Training

"Empowering Maternal Movement: Customizing Pregnancy Exercise Programs with Confidence"
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Tanya .T.

Presenter

Intermediate

Level

269 min

Duration

5

Videos

Yes

Test

Yes

Certificate

Why should I take this course?

When training pregnant women, instructors often feel uncertain about selecting suitable exercises, particularly when modifying programs for different trimesters. This course addresses these concerns by exploring necessary precautions and adjustments tailored to each trimester.

By studying the physiological changes, a woman undergoes during pregnancy, you will gain insight into her specific requirements and physical responses to movement. Understanding the theoretical aspects of pregnancy equips you to prepare classes that cater to her individual needs and preferences effectively.

Through comprehensive trimester-specific pregnancy programs and observing demonstrations with a pregnant client, this course ensures you are equipped to confidently guide and support pregnant women in their fitness journeys.

Course Objectives

This course is to give you a deeper understanding of how to set up a comprehensive program for a pregnant client per trimester.

You will learn:
• the physical changes that happen during pregnancy per trimester
• the hormonal changes and how this affects her training program
• how to educate your client on her changing posture and what impact this postural change will have on her body
• the necessary precautions that you need to take
• about the effects of diastasis recti on the exercise program
• safe pregnancy guidelines
• when you should discontinue exercise
• a safe exercise program per trimester with the use of assists and modifications
• comfortable resting positions
• the common conditions and injuries and how to adapt the program to improve her general wellbeing

What's Included?

  • 5 Videos
  • Manual
  • Summary Page
  • Test
  • Certificate

Reviews

A friend introduced me to the Pregnancy and safe training course - What a great course!

I have learned a lot and enjoyed the practical sessions.
Rone Jacobs De Witt
Meet your presenter

Tanya Thompson

  • Position:

  • Teacher Extraordinaire
  • Experience:

  • 25+ years