Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Pre and Post Natal Fitness - Self-Study Program

  • 2

    Exercise During Pregnancy Guidelines, Changes, and Evidence-Based Practice

    • Exercise During Pregnancy Guidelines, Changes, and Evidence-Based Practice

    • 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy

    • Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period - ACOG 2020
  • 3

    The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

    • The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
  • 4

    Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

    • Understanding the Female Reproductive Tract: From Fertilization to Pregnancy

    • Understanding the Muscular Changes During Pregnancy

    • Cardiovascular Changes During Pregnancy: Adapting to Increased Demands

    • Respiratory Changes During Pregnancy: Adapting to Increased Oxygen Demands

    • Thermoregulation During Pregnancy: Managing Body Temperature Changes
  • 5

    Special Considerations During Pregnancy

    • Special Considerations During Pregnancy

    • Why can't I exercise during pregnancy? Time to revisit medical 'absolute' and 'relative' contraindications
  • 6

    Biomechanical Considerations During Pregnancy

    • Biomechanical Considerations During Pregnancy

    • Diastasis Recti: To Curl-Ups or not to Curl-Ups
  • 7

    Exercise Techniques & Modification

    • Video - Research: Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes

    • Squat

    • Step Up

    • Split Squat

    • Reverse Lunges

    • Romanian Deadlift

    • Hip Thrust

    • How to Train Glutes During Pregnancy - Bret Contreras (The Glute Guy)

    • Hip Abduction

    • Banded Walk

    • Chest Exercises

    • Back Exercises

    • Shoulders Exercises - Shoulders Press & Lateral Raise

    • Shoulders Exercises - Reverse Flys

    • Core Exercises

    • Stretching Exercises

    • Kegel Exercise
  • 8

    Program Design for Pregnant Women

    • Process of Personal Fitness Coaching

    • Program Design for Pregnant Women

    • Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy

    • Podcast: Caring for the Pregnant Athlete with Dr. Ellen Casey

    • Case Study 1

    • Practice 1 - Case Study 1 - Program Design during the first trimester

    • Case Study 2

    • Practice 2 - Case Study 2 - Program Design during the third trimester

    • Marketing your services
  • 9

    Program Design Pospartum

    • Training during the postpartum

    • Research: The Immediate Effects on Inter-rectus Distance of Abdominal Crunch and Drawing-in Exercises During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

    • Practice 3 - Program Design during the postpartum period
  • 10

    Nutritional Considerations for Pregnant Women

    • Nutritional Considerations for Pregnant Women
  • 11

    Psychological Consideration During & After Pregnancy

    • Psychological Changes
  • 12

    Survey

    • SURVEY

  • 13

    Final Quiz

    • Final Quiz