Adaptive Special Needs Nutrition Coach
Only Available with Silver or Gold Certification
Description
CEUs:
0.4 NASM • 4 AFAA • 2.8 NFPT • 0.5 ACE • 12 NCTRC
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What You’ll Learn
- Understand the nutritional stages and requirements from infancy to adulthood for individuals with special needs
- Gain insight into the unique nutritional challenges and effective interventions within the adaptive needs population
- Master the knowledge of adaptive therapeutic diets and their application in special needs nutrition
- Acquire effective counseling techniques to facilitate positive behavior change through nutritional guidance
- Learn about various therapeutic diet interventions tailored for different conditions in the special needs community
- Develop skills in meal planning and introducing new foods, ensuring adherence to nutritional recommendations
- Explore feeding strategies tailored for challenging conditions and age groups within the special needs population
- Implement proven counseling techniques to foster behavior improvements through informed nutritional choices.
FAQ Section
What types of therapeutic diets are covered in this course?
The course delves into various therapeutic diets including Texture-Related Food Aversions, Texture-Modified Diets, High-Calorie and Weight Loss Diets, the Ketogenic Diet, Tube Feeding, and Diet to Meal Translation strategies.
Once I’m certified through your course, what’s my next step?
Your next step depends on your goals. You can dive into creating impactful one-on-one or group fitness programs for individuals with disabilities, enrich your current practice by offering specialized training, or join facilities that welcome our nationally accredited certification.
How do I know if I qualify to enroll in the course?
If you’re 18 or older, you’re set to enroll! Just ensure you have a valid CPR/AED certification if you plan to work with others.
Can I get CEUs/CECs for taking your certification through my governing body?
Absolutely! Our certifications are individually approved for a range of professionals, including personal trainers, occupational therapists, teachers, adaptive physical educators, and many more in the healthcare field. If your provider isn’t listed, you can still submit our courses to your provider for CEU credit consideration.
I’m not a personal trainer. Can I still do personal training with people who have special needs and other disabilities using your certification?
Yes! Our certification equips you to start training clients with special needs right away; no prior personal training background is required.
Am I eligible for certification if I live outside of the United States?
Yes!
How do I order courses for someone else?
Just purchase the course with your details, and you’ll receive an email. Forward this email to your team or gift recipient, and they can jump right into enrolling.
How does the payment plan work?
Simply choose the payment plan option at checkout. It’s a recurring payment linked to your PayPal or card with no credit checks or extra fees.
How does your satisfaction guarantee policy work?
If you are unsatisfied with our courses within the first 30 days, we will give you a full refund. However, we cannot refund courses once the exam has been taken.
What happens after my certification expires?
After your certification expires, you can choose to renew annually for $99 to keep your certification active, or opt for a one-time lifetime renewal at $299.
How does the Qualified Adaptive Trainer Branding work?
With the Gold package, you gain access to our Adaptive Fitness Badge, a universal symbol of inclusivity. Use it on business cards, websites, and marketing materials to broaden your audience in the adaptive fitness community.
How long does it take to complete the Adaptive Fitness Specialist certification?
Typically, it takes 5-10 hours to complete. It’s a self-paced, fluff-free program with easy-to-follow videos so that you can learn at your own speed.
How are you different from other adaptive fitness certifications?
We’re 100% online, saving you the challenge of in-person training. Uniquely, we cover all categories of disabilities – mental, physical, cognitive – it’s like getting three certifications in one!
Adaptive Special Needs Nutrition Coach