Ante and Post Natal Specialist

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• Price: £325

• During pregnancy, many women will be unsure of the appropriate exercise techniques to keep both their babies and their own health to an optimum.  (Ante natal). Following birth, many women wish to embark on a new fitness programme to remain fit and healthy but have to now consider changes that have occurred to their body. (Post natal). 

  Who is it for?

  • Qualified Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers who want to broaden their client base/specialise

  What are the benefits?

  • Written by experienced tutors in association with a qualified mid-wife and personal trainer who runs a successful ante/post natal business
  • Maximise your daytime earning potential
  • New and improved course with latest information

  What will I learn?

  Anatomical change during pregnancy

  Physiological adaptations during pregnancy

  Psychological Considerations of pregnancy

  Exercise adaptations within gym and studio environments

  Current physical activity

  Abdominal training recommendations

  Level and pre-requisites

  A REPs recognised Level 2 Fitness Instructing Qualification (or Exercise to Music) is required prior to commencing this course.This qualification should have been completed within the last five years or proof of your current REPs status will also be required.

  We recommend that students have been actively working in the industry with a range of clients.

  Course duration and delivery

  Two day workshop with distance and online supporting materials

  Why Lifetime?

  New and improved CPD with all the latest information

  Recognised Award from Lifetime Awarding

  High quality tutors with vast experience

  Written by experienced tutors in association with a qualified mid-wife and personal trainer who runs a successful ante/post natal business

• • Ante and Post Natal Specialist

    Designed for instructors wishing to work with low risk ante and post natal clients, this two day intensive workshop is taught by one of our qualified tutors and includes an invigilated case study ... Click to view module detail

    • Designed for instructors wishing to work with low risk ante and post natal clients, this two day intensive workshop is taught by one of our qualified tutors and includes an invigilated case study exam at the end of the second day. Your tutor will cover everything you need to know so passing should be a breeze. You must have a valid level 2 REPs qualification before completing this module.

      Anatomical Change During Pregnancy

      Understand the structural changes and adaptations that occur within the female body during pregnancy

      Physiological Adaptations During Pregnancy

      The effect pregnancy has on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems

      Psychological Considerations of Pregnancy

      Understanding the psychological implications of being pregnant

      Exercise Adaptations within Gym and Studio Environments

      How to change workouts safely and effectively during pregnancy

      Current Physical Activity

      How to adapt the client's training regime in line with their current level of exercise

       Abdominal Training Recommendations

      Adapt this essential component of training for the APN client through the trimesters and post natal

• What qualifications/certificates will I receive?

  Lifetime Awarding Award in Adapting Exercise for Ante and Post Natal Participants

  How will I be assessed?

  The award is assessed against the National Standards for Exercise and Fitness. Learners will be required to sit a theory paper comprised of a mixture of questions and a case study.

  Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

  This workshop will earn you 20 CPD points