Adaptive Stretching and Mobility
Included in Adaptive Academy Membership
Description
Mobility and flexibility are essential components of fitness. As most athletes incorporate stretching into their workout routines, it is even more critical for our clients with disabilities to focus on these skills specifically.
As an adaptive trainer, you’ll encounter individuals with diverse disabilities who often display mobility challenges. Through targeted exercises, we can effectively address these issues, decrease the severity, and even prevent new or worsening mobility issues. While stretching approaches may differ for people with disabilities compared to traditional methods, it’s significance remains paramount, often enabling individuals to maintain safe and successful performance in daily activities.
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By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the difference between flexibility and mobility
- Recognize common mobility issues our clients face
- Create a mobility and stretching program that focuses on functionality of the movements
- Utilize specific stretches and exercises to meet the individual needs of clients
- Practice safety in a group setting
FAQ Section
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?
Your next step depends on your goals. You can dive into creating impactful one-on-one or group fitness programs for individuals with disabilities as a personal trainer for special needs, enrich your current practice by offering specialized training as a disability fitness instructor, or join facilities that welcome our nationally accredited certification for personal trainer certification for disabilities or personal trainer for individuals with disabilities.
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 Stretching and Mobility
