Course curriculum

  • 1

    Role and Scope of Practice

    • Chapter 1 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Scope of Practice

    • Healthcare Continuum

    • Role of the CMES

    • Prevention Tiers

    • Standards of Care
  • 2

    Applying the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

    • Chapter 2 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Fitness Assessments Sequencing

    • ACE IFT Model

    • IFT model training zones and phases

    • Measuring intensity Karvonen formula and Ventilatory Threshold

    • General recommendations for Aerobic Training

    • Phases of Resistance Training

    • Resistance Training general recommendations
  • 3

    Working with Clients with Health Challenges

    • Chapter 3 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lifestyle Choices and Physical Capacity

    • Physiological Impact of Health Changes

    • 10-Step Decision Making Approach to Programming
  • 4

    Behavioral Change

    • Chapter 4 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Determinants of Health Behavior

    • Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change

    • Health Belief Model & Self-Efficacy

    • Strategies of Behavioral Change

    • Adherence
  • 5

    Communication Strategies

    • Chapter 5 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Communication Goals & Understanding your client

    • Communication skills, basics and work relationships

    • Communication strategies and motivation

    • Communication strategies for effective education
  • 6

    Professional Relationships and Business Strategies

    • Chapter 6 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Communicating with Allied Healthcare Professionals

    • Billing and Payment Policies

    • Legalities, Liabilities, & Professional Responsibilities

    • Business Planning
  • 7

    Posture and Movement

    • Chapter 14 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

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

    • Length-Tension Relationship

    • Neural control & Force couple relationship

    • Common postural deviations

    • Movement Screening

    • Flexibility Screening Shoulders

    • Flexibility Screening Hip & Ankle

    • Restorative Exercise Programming Guidelines for Postural Compensation

    • Restorative Exercises Pattern + Supine Drawing-in Exercise

    • Quadruped Drawing-in with Extremity Movement

    • Pelvic Tilt Progressions

    • Hip-Flexors Mobility Progressions

    • Cat-Camel exercise

    • Thoracic Spine Mobilization Exercises

    • Rocking Quadrupeds for Posterior Chain Mobilization

    • Glute Bridge

    • Parascapular Muscles Exercises
  • 8

    Balance and Gait

    • Chapter 15 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • The Core in Balance

    • The Core Muscles

    • Gait Cycle and Efficient Movement

    • Importance and Role of Myofascial Slings

    • Deep Longitudinal Sling Muscles + Exercises

    • Lateral Sling Muscles & Exercises

    • Anterior Oblique Sling Muscles & Exercises

    • Posterior Oblique Sling Muscles & Exercises

    • Core Assessment

    • Exercises to Improve Gait Cycle (theoretical part)

    • Exercises to Improve Gait Cycle

    • Balance Control Strategies

    • Sample Balance and Gait Programs
  • 9

    Arthritis

    • Chapter 16 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Arthritis etiology and pathophysiology overview

    • Arthritis types + clients in need of exercise for joint protection

    • Diagnostic criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Nutritional recommendations

    • Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations

    • Hip Osteoarthritis Exercise Sample

    • Arthritis Exercise Sample
  • 10

    Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

    • Chapter 17 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Osteoporosis Etiology and Pathophysiology Overview

    • Diagnostic Criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Nutritional Recommendations

    • Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations

    • Osteoporosis Exercise Sample
  • 11

    Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Lower Extremity

    • Chapter 18 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Proper Client Screening

    • Three Phases of Healing

    • Stability and Mobility Training

    • Strains

    • Hip injuries Trochanteric Bursitis & Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    • Sample Exercises for Trochanteric Bursitis and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

    • Hip Osteoarthritis

    • Total Hip Replacement Surgery

    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

    • Meniscal Injuries

    • ACL Injury

    • Shin Splints

    • Shin Splints Sample Exercises

    • Ankle Sprains

    • Ankle Sprains Sample Exercises

    • Achilles Tendinopathy

    • Plantar Fasciitis
  • 12

    Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Upper Extremity

    • Chapter 19 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain

    • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    • Posterior Shoulder Instability

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

    • Lateral Epicondylitis

    • Medial Epicondylitis

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • De Quervain Tenosynovitis

    • Forearm Muscles Sample Exercises

    • Lateral Epicondylitis Exercise Sample

    • Rotator cuff + ST stabilization Exercise Sample

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Exercise Sample

    • Shoulder Instability Exercise Sample
  • 13

    Low-back pain

    • Chapter 20 Slides

    • Learning Objectives

    • Overview of Lower-Back Pain Conditions

    • Diagnostic Criteria

    • Treatment Options

    • Exercise Recommendations
  • 14

    Sample Exam Questions

    • Sample Exam Questions
  • 15

    Theoretical Exam

    • Test Center Computer-Based Theoretical Exam

    • Online Computer-Based Theoretical Exam

    • Theoretical Exam Details

    • Ready to Schedule Your Exam?

    • Questions and Clarifications