Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Inspire

    • WELCOME TO INSPIRE!

    • Questions and Clarifications
  • 2

    CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

    • INTRODUCTION

    • ACCREDITATIONS

    • CODE OF ETHICS

    • EARNING AN INSPIRE FITNESS ACADEMY SPORTS INJURIES AND POST REHAB CERTIFICATION

    • RETESTING POLICY

    • DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

    • PLAGIARISM AND PRIVACY POLICY

    • COMPLAINT POLICY

    • APPEAL POLICY

    • EQUITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

    • SECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

    • MISCONDUCT POLICY

    • RULES AND REGULATIONS

    • GET READY!
  • 3

    Inspire Fitness Academy Standpoint

    • Inspire Standpoint.
  • 4

    Role and Scope of Practice

    • Chapter 1 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Healthcare Continuum

    • Role of the CMES

    • Scope of Practice

    • Injuries and Disease Prevention

    • Standards of Care
  • 5

    Applying the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

    • Chapter 2 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Sequencing of the Fitness Assessments

    • ACE IFT Model

    • General Recommendations for Cardiorespiratory Training

    • IFT Model Training Zones and Phases for Cardiorespiratory Training

    • Measuring Intensity: Karvonen formula + Ventilatory Threshold

    • Resistance Training - General Recommendations

    • Phases of Resistance Training
  • 6

    Working with Clients with Health Challenges

    • Chapter 3 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Psychological Impact of Health Changes

    • Lifestyle Choices and Physical Capacity

    • 10-Step Decision Making Approach to Programming
  • 7

    Behavioral Change

    • Chapter 4 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Determinants of Health Behavior

    • Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change

    • Health Belief Model & Self-Efficacy

    • Strategies of Behavioral Change

    • Adherance

    • Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change

    • Objectives
  • 8

    Communication Strategies

    • Chapter 5 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Communication Goals & Understanding your Client

    • Communication Skills, Basics and Work Relationships

    • Communication Strategies and Motivation

    • Communication Strategies for Effective Education
  • 9

    Professional Relationships and Business Strategies

    • Chapter 6 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Communicating with Allied Healthcare Professionals

    • Billing and Payment Policies

    • Legalities, Liabilities, & Professional Responsibilities

    • Business Planning
  • 10

    Posture and Movement

    • Chapter 14 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Movement efficiency model, Kinetic Chain mobility stability, and Dysfunctional movement

    • Length-Tension relationship

    • Neural control & Force couple relationship

    • Common Postural Deviations

    • Intro to Posture and Movement Exercises

    • Movement Screening

    • Flexibility Screening - Hip

    • Flexibility Screening - Shoulders

    • Exercises to engage the core muscles

    • Spine Mobility - Cat Camel exercise

    • Improving Hip Flexors mobility in all three planes of motions

    • Pelvic Tilts Progressions - moving the hips without compromising the lumbar spine

    • Hamstrings Stretch + Improving the Hip mobility in the transverse plane

    • Strengthening the Hip and improving its Stability

    • Rocking Quadrupeds

    • Thoracic Spine Mobilization Exercises

    • Strengthening the Parascapular Muscles

    • Restorative Exercise Programming Guidelines for Postural Compensation
  • 11

    Balance and Gait

    • Chapter 15 Slides

    • Objectives

    • The Core in Balance

    • The Core Muscles

    • Core Assessment

    • Gait Cycle and Movement Efficiency

    • Gait Cycle Drills

    • Three Postural Strategies to Improve our Balance

    • Importance and Role of Myofascial Slings

    • Intro to Myofascial Slings

    • Posterior Oblique Sling Exercises

    • Deep Longitudinal Sling Exercises

    • Lateral Sling Exercises

    • Anterior Oblique Sling Exercises

    • Sample Balance and Gait Programs
  • 12

    Arthritis

    • Chapter 16 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Arthritis Etiology and Pathophysiology Overview

    • Arthritis Types + Clients in Need of Exercise for Joint Protection

    • Diagnostic Criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Nutritional Recommendations

    • Exercise Recommendations - part 1

    • Exercise Recommendations - part 2

    • Sample Exercises for Clients with Arthritis
  • 13

    Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

    • Chapter 17 Slides

    • Sample Exercises for Clients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia

    • Objectives

    • Osteoporosis Etiology and Pathophysiology Overview

    • Diagnostic Criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Nutritional Recommendations

    • Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations
  • 14

    Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Lower Extremity

    • Chapter 18 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Tissue Healing Phases

    • Principles of Restorative Exercises Stability & Mobility + Movement Training Phases

    • Principles of Restorative Exercises Strains vs Sprains

    • Principles of Restorative Exercises and Proper Client Screening

    • Pathophysiology of Trochanteric Bursitis and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    • Exercise Recommendations for Trochanteric Bursitis and-or Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    • Sample Exercises for Trochanteric Bursitis and, or Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    • Pathophysiology of Hip Osteoarthritis & Total Hip Replacement Surgery

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Hip Osteoarthritis

    • Hip Osteoarthritis Exercise - Hip Internal and External Rotation against resistance

    • Exercise Recommendations Post-Total Hip Replacement Surgery

    • Pathophysiology of the Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Miniscal Injuries

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Meniscal Injuries

    • Pathophysiology of the ACL Injuries & Total Knee Replacement Surgery

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with ACL Injury

    • Exercise Recommendations Post-Total Knee Replacement Surgery

    • Pathophysiology of Lower Leg Injuries

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Shin Splints

    • Sample Exercises for clients managing Shin Splints Injury

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Achilis Tendinopathy and Plantar Fasciitis

    • Exercise Recommendations for Clients with Ankle Sprain Injuries

    • Sample Exercises for Clients with Ankle Sprain Injury
  • 15

    Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Upper Extremity

    • Chapter 19 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain - Pathophysiology

    • Exercise Recommendations for Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain Injuries

    • Shoulder Instability - Pathophysiology

    • Exercise Recommendation for Clients with Anterior Shoulder Instability

    • Exercise Recommendations for clients with Posterior Shoulder Instability

    • Sample Exercises for clients with Shoulder Instability

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - Pathophysiology

    • Exercise Recommendations for clients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

    • Sample Exercises to be used with clients having Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

    • Elbow Injuries: Lateral Epicondylitis / Tennis Elbow

    • Elbow Injuries: Medial Epicondylitis / Golfer's Elbow

    • Exercise Recommendations for clients with Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

    • Sample Exercises for clients with Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & De Quervain Tenosynovitis Pathophysiology

    • Exercise Recommendations for clients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and De Quervains Tenosynovitis

    • Sample Exercises to engage Forearms used for both Elbow and Wrist Injuries
  • 16

    Low-back pain

    • Chapter 20 Slides

    • Objectives

    • Overview of Lower Back Pain Conditions

    • Diagnostic Criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations

    • Sample Exercises for clients with Lower Back Pain
  • 17

    Final Message

    • Final Message
  • 18

    Sample Questions

    • Practice Questions
  • 19

    Course Survey

    • Your opinion is important to us!

    • SURVEY

  • 20

    Theoretical Exam

    • Test Center Computer-Based Theoretical Exam

    • Online Computer-Based Theoretical Exam

    • Theoretical Exam Details

    • Ready to Schedule Your Exam?

    • Questions and Clarifications