Prenatal Exercise Specialist

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Prenatal Exercise Specialist

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA


Our PregActive Pregnancy Exercise Specialist Online Course is easy to follow, structured and is designed to take the stress out of learning. There are 7 progressive course modules that contain over 130+ lessons. Along the way we cover over 100 prenatal health and fitness topics as you make your way to earning your Prenatal Exercise Certificate.

Whether you are a new mama, seasoned fitness or health professional - or just looking for a career you will love; PregActive is a proven leader in Prenatal and Postnatal Continuing Education.

We guide you seamlessly through the 7 progressive course modules that contain over 130+ lessons, covering over 100 prenatal health and fitness topics.  After completing your final quiz assessment you will earn your Prenatal Exercise Certificate and you will start the most rewarding career in helping pregnant women stay strong, empowered and informed through their pregnancy, birth and beyond.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF YOU:

  • Currently have or want to train pregnant clients.
  • Have clients who are planning for pregnancy.
  • Want to retain these clients when pregnant.
  • Wish to expand into a new market.
  • Want to feel rewarded for helping others.
  • Are a prenatal health professional.
  • Are ready to share in this exciting journey and help pregnant women.

So, what is so good about this course?

Learning the PregActive Method is not just about learning what exercises to give a pregnant woman, and what not to. It’s about learning WHY these exercises are so important and HOW to modify, cue and guide your prenatal client through safe, functional exercises to better her health, not just now, but for years to come.

And the best part, we have jam packed each module with the best, most up to date information, so you can be reassured you are learning from the best.

Our course is concise, because we know you’re busy, so we won’t waste your time. We have structured the learning modules to help you learn best and absorb all of the incredible knowledge we have for you.

Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn:

Module 1 - Course Introduction

Start off with an in-depth look into the pregnant body and the changes that occur through each trimester to give you an even better understanding on how to best train your clients. Your confidence as a prenatal trainer starts here, learning our PregActive Method Foundations.

This module includes:

  • Understanding the Female Body
  • Body Changes in each trimester
  • Intra Abdominal Pressure (IAP)
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Correct Core Activation

Module 2 - Common Pregnancy Ailments

There are a lot of changes that happen for a pregnant woman and as the exercise specialist, it’s important you know about them. We discuss in detail common pregnancy ailments such as:

  • Diastasis recti
  • Pelvic girdle pain
  • Wrist pain
  • Round ligament pain
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Back pain 

Module 3 - Prenatal Exercise Precautions

Staying with the recommended exercise guidelines is essential for the safety of your client. Knowing when to say no and what to recommend is key for you, including:

  • Exercise guidelines
  • Recommended exercises
  • Exercises to avoid
  • When to stop exercising
  • Client cases
  • Sports / Activities to avoid

Module 4 - Prenatal Exercise Prescription

Learn what exercises to safely give to your clients, how to cue them and why they are so important. Learn modifications and adaptations to ensure you are training your clients to the best possible standard for a strong pregnancy and an empowered birth.

  • Exercise prescription
  • Technique and cueing
  • Equipment overview
  • Exercise guidelines
  • Functional prenatal training
  • Research and exercise 

Module 5 - Preparation for Labor

Every pregnant woman is thinking about how she will birth her baby, and for you to have the knowledge and the terminology to assist her feel calm and confident, she will be forever grateful.

In this module we discuss:

  • Birth preparation
  • Physically preparing for labor
  • Postnatal recovery preparation
  • Active birth
  • Optimal positions
  • Breathing techniques for labor
  • Client cases

Module 6 - Understanding Your Clients

With pregnant women it is so important to have an understanding of what they are going through. There are some common pregnancy health issues and we discuss them here to help you better modify and guide your prenatal client.

In this module we discuss everything from:

  • Preeclampsia
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Edema
  • Incontinence
  • Varicose Veins
  • And many more….

Module 7 - Assessment / Certification

Finish strong with a good grade in your final assessment and you will be granted with your Prenatal Exercise Specialist Certificate. We take the stress out of the assessment and make this about actually learning, not wrote learning.

This module includes:

  • Course assessment
  • Course conclusion
  • What’s next?
  • Opportunities
  • Certification
  • Video from PregActive’s Founder


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