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Strong Education
4.9
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I have just completed the Adaptive Master Trainer program through strong and have more good things to say than would fit here! I have spent a... lifetime as a parent of and advocate for individuals with Autism. As a certified personal trainer and fitness professional, the Strong Education program elevated my skills and reignited my passion for providing accessible and adaptive fitness for ALL. I highly recommend this program for anyone working with (or looking to work with), parenting, or providing care individuals who are SPECIAL STRONG!read more
Tam T-K
Tam T-K
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This course has helped prepare me as a social worker who values physical and mental health. I plan to use this certification as I open a center for... individuals with disabilities that focuses on enhancing physical and mental health for this population. This course helped me become more knowledgeable on the different types of disabilities, and how each person is unique and will require varying assistance. This course has equipped me to train this population and help improve their overall physical health through fitness and nutrition. Highly satisfied with Special Strong!read more
Carley Phelps
Carley Phelps
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Strong Education provided a great foundation of knowledge to work with the special needs population and framework to train within. I feel more... confident in my ability to effectively train within the special needs population and provide the highest quality of service that I can for my clients.read more
Noah Merlin
Noah Merlin
1683126543
This was a worthwhile program to gain valuable insight on how to support my students in their health/fitness class. I would strongly recommend to any... special education teachers and fitness trainers.read more
Maximillian Travers
Maximillian Travers
1683120042
This is a great course for those wanting to work with special needs teaching fitness. The videos were great for reinforcing what was taught. I work... with those with special needs and this course will allow me to teach them how to stay fit and live a healthy life. I would recommend this course to any interested in working in this field, it is a MUST.read more
Cindy Brandon
Cindy Brandon
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I am a personal trainer as well as a physical therapy assistant. These courses have helped be to reach a wider population, which in turn has helped... me to become a better coach. My goal in life is to help those who are in pain or who need a little extra understanding and I couldn't do this to my fullest capabilities without Strong Education. The video's that are included really helped me to implement the information into my mind better. I would strongly recommend all of these courses to anyone who is remotely interested in working with those with diverse abilities.Thank you Dan and team for all the help and knowledge that you are sharing. Your truly making this world a better, more loving and caring place to live in.read more
Trisha Desrosiers
Trisha Desrosiers
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The manuals and course materials were specific and practical enough to help me gain confidence in safely preparing programs for my clients. The... education has the trainer and the client's best interest in mind and has a great blend of science, safety, and practical application.read more
Rachelle Gardette
Rachelle Gardette
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I really liked the CBSE model that is used in this program. It goes along nicely with the other models I use in my training with my clients while... also providing some specifics that are helpful for my clients with special needs. I look forward to utilizing this training to continue helping clients remain fit and healthy.read more
Aubrey Lingley (GoalsfortheGold)
Aubrey Lingley (GoalsfortheGold)
1679506323
I am a certified NASM PT, Corrective Exercise trainer with multiple certifications and 20 years of experience in the fitness industry.I recently... took a chance on a certification, Adaptive Special Needs Trainer Certification. This was one of the most informative courses I have ever taken it has truly changed my direction in the fitness industry. Not only will I be making more money, but I will be changing lives. We covered every aspect of the specials needs client such as down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy . All the aspects of strength, balance, mobility, cognitively, nutrition and more. But most important the safety of your clients and yourself. The money you pay for this course you will make it back 10-fold!read more
Frank Scalabrino
Frank Scalabrino
1679317995
I loved everything about the Master Trainer course, and I am so glad that I found it when I did. At first, the amount of material seems daunting, but... it truly is comprehensive and so informational. I am a Special Education classroom teacher, and I learned so much about working with the students that I love, including how to help them with life skills and various exercise activities. I hope to use what I learned in my classroom, as well as branching out into the community to offer specialized training and life skills services for people with special needs. I definitely recommend this to anyone interested in working with people of all abilities.read more
Clarisa Elliott
Clarisa Elliott
1679255404
Great Adaptive Special Needs Master Training Program.
Kirk Texeira
Kirk Texeira
1679166541
I liked learning about the medical aspect of the person with special needs that is working out. I have more information on how to keep someone... healthy and safe. I really liked the video library. I am a visual person so having the videos to match what I was reading made comprehension so much easier.read more
adrienne bridges
adrienne bridges
1678511963
I thought that this was a very informative course. I liked how the videos were a clear aid to understanding the written content of the course. I... learned different boxing and kickboxing moves that I will definitely be incorporating with my clients. I have been offered a new job but since I did not have an adaptive special needs certification they wanted me to obtain one to be considered more seriously. I am confident now that I will be offered the job through the help of this course. If you or anyone you know is interested on teaching the special needs population how to exercise safely this is the best resource you can use to achieve that.read more
Kyle Eberle
Kyle Eberle
1677623395
Just completed the course and now feel more equipped and confident as I step into becoming a personal trainer. Special Strong provided relevant... information in an easy to understand way and included an abundance of resources for me to refer back to if necessary. I learned a lot about the necessary safety precautions to take with each client and several great exercises to introduce down the road. I particularly loved the section on nutrition and believe that I can share the information I learned in that portion with the families I'm hoping to serve.I will gladly recommend this course to anyone who is serious about serving the special needs community either as a personal trainer, coach or in any other way. Top notch course!read more
Gabe Campis
Gabe Campis
1677549203
After taking the Adaptive Special Needs course, I believe it has helped with my career as physician therapist and strength and conditioning... specialist.I learned the CBSE method on how to properly coach, teach and conduct my training on a one to one and a group class set up. I also learned on this course the different methods of teaching for better communication with the special needs population.I really like the learning and vital information on the Nutrition course, Kickboxing course, Kettlebell course and Virtual Trainer course. It will definitely help me on my daily routine for conducting my training not the special needs population but the standard population as well as I handle various age groups from pre-teens, adolescents, adults and older adults.I strongly encourage all of the fitness professionals and other health care specialists to get this course as will totally make a difference in their approach and provide them a comprehensive skill set for their practiceread more
Ray Jay Camacho
Ray Jay Camacho
1677143984
Great course! Excellent information included whether it was a review or new. Exactly what I was looking for as I have many self direction clients.
Jessica Vegoda
Jessica Vegoda
1676484025
Enjoyed the course and the content very much. Looking forward to continuing my education and helping out my community!
loriann mancuso
loriann mancuso
1676227341
Highly recommend this course to any health professional or trainer wanting to expand their services!
Dee Powers
Dee Powers
1675442007
All of the courses provided by Strong Education were amazing! They made learning the material very easy by how they structured the courses. I not... only learned new exercises, but I learned many coaching techniques on how to better serve those who are impacted. The science behind the exercise selection was top notch and even use those concepts with the general population. I would highly recommend these courses to trainers/coaches who are helping those who are impacted or want to start taking those clients.I have actually applied what I have learned to some of my clients and the results have been outstanding!read more
Austin Luigard
Austin Luigard
1674747009
I have been researching personal training courses for individuals with intellectual disabilities and I came across strong education and I must say... hands down one of the best courses. This course covered everything that needs to be known and understood when working with clients not only with intellectual disabilities but for any client you come in contact withread more
Taste Of Sin Bartenders
Taste Of Sin Bartenders
1674430154
Highly recommend this program. Super informative and extensive. I've reach out for some clarifications as well and someone always gets back to me in... a timely manner!read more
Caitlin Preston-Fulton
Caitlin Preston-Fulton
1673291750
This Certification will help me further my career in the fitness world. It is my passion to work with those with disabilities especially when this... cert will pair well with me being a certified special education and physical education teacher. The information given will help will give insight on caring for those on a much broader scale of disabilities.read more
Sunni Fitness
Sunni Fitness
1671221197
Not only am in excited about the content of this course, but after taking the Level 1 Adaptive Special Needs Certification I decided to go for more... which involved switching my plan and payments. Response time was amazing and getting the payment plan switched was fast and accurate. I am now on my way to completing Level 2 and more. The education is well planned and easily digested and the videos and progressions are excellent. I am very happy with my decision!read more
Grace Frankforter
Grace Frankforter
1671041350
I took courses through Special Strong to become a certified adaptive trainer and I could not be more pleased. I am currently a special education... teacher and I love working with individuals with special needs, but I am also a powerlifter and fitness enthusiast and I wanted to find something to combine my two passions. This helped me do just that! I learned so much about how to make physical fitness more attainable for those with special needs as well as how to help with nutrition and life skills. I am now able to serve my community better, something that is invaluable to me. I 100% recommend these courses!read more
Christin Wilson
Christin Wilson
1670972667
I am very grateful for this course, a lot of work and energy has been invested in its creation and it is felt.I work as a trainer and have been... training children for several years, thanks to this course it is much easier and clearer for me how to prepare for training with children with increased needs. There is a war in my country now, and a large number of children suffered because of the terror of russia, I had depression and this training pulled me out of my condition.For 9 months I have been working in charitable foundations and organizations as a volunteer and as a children's trainer.I work with children with special needs.This course taught me that it is necessary to involve relatives, they are not afraid to ask a lot of questions, a lot of problems were solved about behavior and solving difficult situations - difficult behavior, tantrums, escape, and so on.As a trainer with 8 years of experience, I recommend taking this course--new knowledge will help you share your skills and knowledge, experience and improve the quality of services.read more
Maria Jaworska
Maria Jaworska
1670293546
I really enjoyed all of this certification. I will use everything I learned when working with our athletes. It was helpful learning about all the... different methods to train, adapt exercises, and regress and progress for each athlete. Thank you for a very thorough certification!read more
Sarah Gillespie
Sarah Gillespie
1670182890
This online course is fantastic. It breaks down each component of being a trainer to people with disabilities in great detail. 5 stars!
Karen South
Karen South
1669943011
Great certification. And great people who really support you and help you along the way.
Daniel Maya
Daniel Maya
1668808561
Excellent program with very informative courses and great value for the price. Highly recommended!
Eli Goldstein
Eli Goldstein
1668486033
Strong Education is a fantastic set of courses. They offer enough time to complete the courses, even with a busy schedule. Each course has video and... text that helps to solidify the learning. The courses are self paced and easy to follow.read more
Wendi Miller
Wendi Miller
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5/5 stars from me. The information was clear, up-to-date, and thorough. I really enjoyed learning each chapter-especially chapters focused on... neurotransmitters! This program is definitely worth the money, and I can't wait to get out into my community and start supporting and training! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who may interested in exploring the adaptive fitness world.read more
Caitlin Preston-Fulton
Caitlin Preston-Fulton
1667337092
I highly recommend these courses and this company. I ran into an unfortunate situation with one of my training courses; Strong Education immediately... helped me and beyond my expectations. I love the course material, how it's presented and the cost is worth every penny. I can't wait to finish the entire program and achieve my Master Trainer Certification.read more
Maria Mila
Maria Mila
1666232163
I highly recommend this course to fitness professionals to help expand your knowledge on training the special needs population. Daniel Stein and his... crew did an amazing job putting these course together. They are all very thorough and well researched.read more
Hannah Bleyer
Hannah Bleyer
1665253384
Even as a coach who has actively been working in adaptive fitness I found the courses great! I would highly recommend them to any trainer looking to... expand their knowledge.read more
Nikki Scholl
Nikki Scholl
1664140274
Great program with lots of valuable information. Videos are also very helpful.
Amy Nickell
Amy Nickell
1662143583
Incredible course and a must have for any personal trainer looking to make a career in the fitness industry. This course will expand your knowledge... of training clients and your ability to reach out to unserved communities in the fitness industry. Truly well put together and easy to comprehend.read more
Wyatt Martinsen
Wyatt Martinsen
1660841425
This course taught me so much about fitness and Special needs. I’ve worked in special education for 28 years and I’ve been teaching fitness classes... also. I thought I knew everything about fitness for everyone. Thanks to Special Strong I am confident with my knowledge. Now that I am retired I’m excited to start a new career and still be able to work with my favorite unique peeps.read more
Vivian Callahan
Vivian Callahan
1660068721
Strong Education has an excellent self-paced course for learning how to begin an adaptive athletics program! I am grateful this is available!
Karen Lim
Karen Lim
1659685480
I loved this course so much. It was very educational and covered a broad spectrum of ways to help the special needs community. I highly recommend... this course and it is well worth the money.read more
Leiya Denyce
Leiya Denyce
1659304777
An excellent and well detailed course. Helped me refresh a lot of Special Needs knowledge and apply it in to a physical setting. Would totally... recommend this course to anyone wanting to work with Special Needs and fitness.read more
Anthony Keene
Anthony Keene
1658777134
I would recommend this course to anyone interested in working with the special needs population. The course was well outlined, and also provided many... exercises to use.read more
Garrett Sharp
Garrett Sharp
1657908522
The Strong Education online certifications through Special Strong are well designed and thorough in their apporach to whole athlete development. The... sections on brain development and the video content proved to be especially helpful and informative. It is apparent through this training that the Special Strong team desires to educate and equip trainers in a way that they will not only be ready to coach athletes of varying abilities with appropriate challenges for their overall well-being but also give them respect and love through developing tailored workouts suited to their strengths as well as areas where they can grow and develop.read more
stephanie kohlmeier
stephanie kohlmeier
1657580950
I would recommend Strong Education to everyone!Great course and gave me a lot of knowledge and practical tips!Keep up the good work.
Jaco Venter
Jaco Venter
1657285196
The Strong Education courses have been well thought out and the content is both practical and engaging. It helped me gain more confidence in my... career working with students with unique abilities and I am excited to incorporate all that I have learned. I really loved the way the values of Strong Education were incorporated throughout the curriculum, emphasizing things like building rapport with the client, fostering a fun, safe, and engaging environment, challenging the client to do his or her very best, and celebrating the successes along the way! You can tell it is more than a business; it is a people-first operation! I would recommend Strong Education to anyone who is even the slightest bit interested. It's worth it! 🙂read more
LG Hodupp
LG Hodupp
1656974184
This course was amazing. It was so informative, the way the chapters were so precise and broken down was a plus. Also the fact that i could print the... courses was super convenient. If your looking to get in this field Special Strong is the way to go.read more
Carly Dyess
Carly Dyess
1656456641
I just finished all my courses through Strong Education and I feel SO prepared to start training clients in my area 🙂
Alexandra Newton
Alexandra Newton
1656368902
I am a certified level 3 Personal trainer. I have been working since 7 years where i came across special need/ autistic kids. I had few why? how?... where? questions. But thanks to Strong Education for such an Interesting and great content. It was great learning experience.read more
Fayyaz Shaikh
Fayyaz Shaikh
1655826565
Courses easy to follow. End of course tests doable and matched content in course (no surprises). Recommend for others wanting to help special needs... population with fitness goals.read more
Crystal B
Crystal B
1655490730
Strong Education is a great platform for learning/reviewing material on how to work with individuals with disabilities in a personal training/fitness... environment. The curriculum is very detailed and easy to follow.read more
Heather Oneal
Heather Oneal
1655394605
This was a great course to take for those that are interested in working with clients with special needs. I learned a lot through these courses. They... were easy to understand, had plenty of content including videos to help supplement the material. They will prepare. you to make sure that you are able to offer. your clients the best!read more
Allison Splawn
Allison Splawn
1655344139
A plentiful exercise library with training videos. A solid introduction to training clients with disabilities.
Matt M
Matt M
1654271021
I would recommend this course to anyone in the special needs field. The information given is incredibly useful and gives you many tools to use. I... work with the Georgia Special Olympics and I will definitely be using the information to my athletes' advantage. I am also starting a personal training company with my wife. The overall course is a great starting point!read more
Julio Alicea
Julio Alicea
1653496304
As a bodybuilder, I had begun to be involved in Special Olympics when my nephew began powerlifting. The thought of combining my passion for fitness... and the special needs community was exciting. As a vocational youth pastor, I sometimes come in contact with families in that community as well. The combination of things that I learned from these courses fits both worlds for me. I started following Special Strong on social media and then ran across their classes. It was more than just the fitness part that interested me. The nutritional and life-skills courses helped me feel educated enough to begin to offer our friends additional help. I was incredibly impressed with the thoroughness and details in these courses. I'm excited to see what God has me do with them in the future! Thanks to Special Strong for the chance to grow!read more
DP Student Ministries
DP Student Ministries
1653164043
Great bundle of Adaptive Training Certifications!
Danielle Williams
Danielle Williams
1652142704
The Strong Education certifications are great learning tools to assist with working in a 1-1 setting or a group setting with individuals with special... needs. The certifications touch all opportunities of fitness teaching from individual, virtual, and group settings. The Strong Education is an additional learning tool for an Adaptive Physical Education teacher who works in various settings with varying disabilities on a daily basis.read more
Angela Moeller
Angela Moeller
1652121674
I have been working with people in special populations since 2004. I have worked forensic mental health, youthful offender prison as a teacher,... ESE(special ed teacher), high needs schools, fitness for varied abilities, and martial arts. I am also certified CSCS, YES, and post rehab specialist. This program is organized, concise, and all encompassing. The information and tools provided are A+read more
Jeremey Ahlgren
Jeremey Ahlgren
1651877575
Highly recommend! Professional and super helpful as well. I was able to learn a lot at my own pace.
Ryan Jackson
Ryan Jackson
1651773811
I enjoyed this course and found it to be helpful in my education of physical fitness and life skills. The course content was relevant to my career of... occupational therapy while also introducing new strategies and exercises that I can easily incorporate with my current clients. The video demonstrations were helpful in my understanding of appropriate movement patterns of exercises and how to communicate/teach physical fitness to clients of varying needs. I really enjoyed this course and am excited to start using the material I have learned!read more
Kelsey Lavelle
Kelsey Lavelle
1651490277
My experience with this course is amazing, nothing short of the best. Giving me all the education and files to pick my business off the ground... running. You can see the love through the videos as well.read more
Deion Pierre
Deion Pierre
1650853290
I immensely enjoyed reading the materials and contents STRONG Education has provided. The materials included real and true-life examples and... information that is valuable and necessary in the application of training and instructing adaptive special needs groups and individuals. I highly recommend STRONG Education which has done an amazing job and continues to do an amazing job! Kudos to Special STRONG and STRONG Education! Thank you so much for all you do!read more
Rainier Felixus
Rainier Felixus
1650585580
The courses are easy to follow, accessible, and extremely helpful for someone who learns like I do. Daniel Stein is also an understanding individual... who shows kindness towards ALL. I would highly recommend Strong Education and all the courses they offer.read more
Erica Thompson
Erica Thompson
1647351748
Strong Education was very helpful and informative. The courses helped to provide insight on how to safely and effectively serve a new group of... clientele.read more
Steven Falardeau
Steven Falardeau
1646775574
Overall, the courses taken were beneficial and thorough. The courses help trainers bring to light what they already know and allows you to grow your... knowledge to be successful while working with special needs individuals. While there was redundancy and lack of nutritional education for elementary school children and older, the courses were well organized, current and informative. Would 100% recommend these courses!read more
Lindsey Armstrong
Lindsey Armstrong
1646762911
A very rewarding course which is close to my heart. Thank you for such amazing videos and content. I learned so much and I look forward to coaching... as soon as possible.read more
Lee Wyser
Lee Wyser
1644995268
This class was very productive and learned a lot from what was presented
Travis Martinez
Travis Martinez
1643994794
This was an incredible program and I feel very well prepared to reach all my clients. Highly recommend this program for anyone wanting to expand... their knowledge and understanding on working with people with special needs.read more
Jamie Horn
Jamie Horn
1643660576
The Strong Education course provides thorough information highlighting prep for exercises and different populations, carrying out individual and... group sessions, nutrition, specific types of physical training, anatomy functionality and much more through detailed passages and visuals. Would recommend this course!read more
Sierra Moss
Sierra Moss
1642645293
The quality of the content is top notch. The time and effort it took to develop this program is beyond compare. Excellent job on the course... material and excellent job overall. Thanks Daniel.read more
Eric Wamsley
Eric Wamsley
1640978257
Strongly recommend this course!
Kristen Armstrong
Kristen Armstrong
1640701744
Strong education is a great community targeted towards people with special needs and giving access to courses for others to branch out and help... people with special needs in a Workout setting. Moving our bodies is very important physically and mentally.read more
Allie McGee
Allie McGee
1638201369
While going through this course, I found a lot of it to be very easy going, given my background. And I valued being able to refresh a lot of that... knowledge and gain more information on how to apply it to the new skills of adaptive personal training. Very well thought out certification and I highly recommend it!read more
Amanda Nutt
Amanda Nutt
1638151625
Taking the Special Strong Courses has been an amazing journey! The courses are exactly what a trainer needs to be set up for success to work with... individuals with special needs. The courses were educational but straightforward enough to fully grasp difficult topics such as brain funtion, sensory processing and how to exercise both the brain and the body. I highly recommend these courses to any trainer!Thank you, Strong Education!!!read more
Aubrey Hill
Aubrey Hill
1637552189
Extremely informative and thoughtfully delivered content. I am extremely pleased with the product.
Leah McDonald Williams
Leah McDonald Williams
1636750546
I've had an outstanding experience with Strong Education. Very easy-to-understanding courses with step-by-step explanations of all information... necessary for success. Daniel was extremely helpful and accessible for questions or if any trouble arose. Working in the hospital throughout the pandemic while managing college full time has left me with little to no time for personal growth. The ease of navigating and understanding the material in Strong Education's courses has allowed me overcome this obstacle and still find success in these ventures. The flexibility to complete the courses in your own time is a large plus that I find many could currently benefit from. I would recommend Strong Education's services to anyone who is looking to achieve their goals in this field.read more
Annaliesa W
Annaliesa W
1620329760
Absolutely loved taking this course. I am a certified personal trainer and certified yoga teacher and a special needs Mother. Everything in the... courses was something I'd like to be used on my own son in a nice and safe environment.read more
Sarah Madland
Sarah Madland
1619819220
I have just completed Level 1 Adaptive Special Needs Trainer. I thoroughly enjoyed this program. The information was very interesting and presented... in a way that was easy to understand. Watching the videos of Daniel interacting and engaging with his clients, was inspiring! I will be pursing the Master Trainer. .read more
Heidi Bankes
Heidi Bankes
1613680914
This course did not take long to complete. As expected, some courses are lengthy and others are pretty short, but they were still very thorough and... detailed with the text. It provided links and videos as other sources of information to help you further understand the material that is in the manuals.read more
Brice Howell
Brice Howell
1611765862
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Pamela Sparks Special Needs Certification Testimony

I would recommend Strong Education to anyone looking to add to their credentials and expand their knowledge on training clients with special needs. This course gives specifics that I would not have known otherwise. Having taken this course, I now feel confident in safely training a client with special needs

Pam S.

Personal Trainer in Canada

This course provides an excellent and comprehensive opportunity to learn not only about different conditions that impact the clients I serve (primarily those with intellectual disabilities: Down Syndrome, autism spectrum, Aspergers, dementia) but also cystic fibrosis and stoke. The course is well laid out and easy to follow including text and videos. I had a minor technical problem, but contacted the company and they were very quick to help me solve it!  I have already used the included class lesson plans and interventions with some new clients! I look forward to helping serve this underrepresented (especially in group fitness and personal training) community at my JCC as well as other direct support service centers!

Susannah G.

Personal Trainer in Pennsylvania

I took the Special Strong certification to enhance my knowledge as a trainer for my special needs clients.  After finishing the courses, I was immediately able to implement what I learned with my clients.  It gave me a better understanding of their needs and how to address them using the CBSE model. During COVID-19, I was also able to get a few of my special needs clients to virtually train. One of my clients has lost ten pounds in the past five weeks! I highly recommend this course for any professional who plans on using fitness with the special needs population.

Jenna R.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Great course with fantastic information. I will now have the confidence and background to effectively work with the special needs population. Can’t wait to start implementing in our practice!

Jason S.

Personal Trainer & Gym Owner in Texas

Liam Minett Special Needs Certification Testimony

I just completed my “Special Strong(R) Trainer Certification – Level 1” course. Found the content, format and assessment great and to a high standard. It’s definitely not a tick and flick course. It was a missing skillset I was looking to fill and add. Couldn’t find anything else to this caliber considering it has so much great practical validated application. I learned a lot and already applying it to clients with success!

Liam M.

Personal Trainer in Australia

The CBSE model is great to know when working with this specific population. It is backed up by information that has been proven with many clients and results are showing! I can’t wait to integrate this into my practice! Great job folks!

Courtney C.

Personal Trainer in Washington

Courtney Couch Special Needs Certification Testimony

If you are interested in training clients with special needs this is the course you need. The course is informative and I the staff is very helpful. Highly recommended.

Santo S.

Parent & Personal Trainer in New York

A well-rounded course that has allowed me to add a special needs program to my karate school. I learned a lot and appreciate all of the love and support!

Jesus G.

Karate Instructor & Studio Owner in Texas

Jesus Gonzalez Special Needs Certification Testimony.
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As a former Early Childhood Educator, I have been looking for a course that ties together my passion for educating all learners to my career as a Certified Personal Trainer. Special Strong has been a perfect match and is a wonderful compliment to my past teaching experience. That being said, the course material was also extremely informative without being too heavy for those who have minimal experience working with a special strong population. Special Strong is an amazing program and I am so excited to begin this next chapter.

Lisa S.

Educator & Personal Trainer in Massachusetts

I knew after reading the testimonials, reviews, and the program modalities that Special Strong was going to be a perfect addition to my Special Needs Yoga – REALLY GLAD I wasn’t wrong! The presentation of material, course work itself, and connectivity I had to the staff was awesome – unparalleled actually. Great Value – Highly Recommend!

Alex P.

Yoga Instructor in Texas

Alexandra Powell Special Needs Certification Testimony
Ciara Catherine Thomson Special Needs Certification Testimony

I have taken many classes in my lifetime, and hold several degrees and certifications. I don’t say this lightly when I say that the Special Strong Certification was one of the most rewarding, insightful, empowering, and challenging courses I’ve ever taken. The skill with which it is designed and implemented is above and beyond some of the “top” programs out there. The great thing about taking this course is that Daniel and his team teach you how to understand and relate to special needs clients with every potential ability you can think of, and also, how to apply evidence-based information to truly serve and support your special needs clients with the efficacy and competence that every client deserves. You will learn so much, and while the material is personable and easy to understand and apply, you will be challenged at a level that will also promote your individual growth as a fitness professional, and gain an extensive understanding and additional skill set that will qualify you to truly make a positive impact on one of the greatest groups of people with whom you will ever encounter!

Ciara C.

Parent & Personal Trainer in Arizona

I learned an entirely different format of training through this certification. Before completing this program, it was very routine for me to change the exercises every session for my main stream clients. I quickly learned that applying my previous style of training would not work for the special needs population. The study material really gives you an insight on how to program and design for individuals with special needs. One of the most memorable and fascinating aspects of this program was learning the neuroscience portion. Taking the time to complete the necessary steps in training this population is 100% beneficial for anyone looking to assist and progress in this field.

Sonia T.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Sonia Torres Special Needs Certification Testimony

The Special Strong certification course was full of great information where I learned how to incorporate proper communication tools, safety procedures, and furthered my knowledge on the special needs population. You also get to learn about the CBSE model they implement and the science behind the program and why it’s so effective. My favorite aspect of it was learning about how brain integration movements help the special needs population become more independent and live an abundant life! If you have a passion for the special needs community and a desire to further your education within, I highly recommend this course!

Alex L.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Just Completed the Level 1 trainer certification through Special Strong. Loved the course including the various video training examples. I learned more about the various types of challenges and techniques for successful training in this population. The philosophy is consistent with our Christian beliefs. I will use the knowledge I have gained to continue our mission at Jacob’s Ladder Special Needs Fitness.

Tony D.

Parent and Professional in Ohio

The Special Strong certification course was full of great information where I learned how to incorporate proper communication tools, safety procedures, and furthered my knowledge on the special needs population. You also get to learn about the CBSE model they implement and the science behind the program and why it’s so effective. My favorite aspect of it was learning about how brain integration movements help the special needs population become more independent and live an abundant life! If you have a passion for the special needs community and a desire to further your education within, I highly recommend this course!

Akiliah M.

Personal Trainer & SLPA in Texas

I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.  After taking the Special Strong courses, I was able to start working with special needs clients.  I can truly say that I have found my calling working with this population.  Had I not taken these courses and had this education, I would not have had this opportunity.  Thank you for helping me uncover my calling and passion through your program!

Lee S.

Personal Trainer in Texas

I am not a personal trainer, but I have always had a passion for therapist.  I’ve been doing recreational therapy for over twenty years and took the Special Strong courses to combine my passions.  I am not tech savvy and have never done an online course, but I found the courses easy to navigate and easy to understand.  I was surprised how well I retained the information, considering it was all online.  The videos were very helpful!  Since taking the courses, I’ve started group classes and work with a few private clients using my Special Strong certifications.  I highly recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for fitness and special needs!

Cindy E.

Recreational Therapist in Texas

The Special Strong curriculum has provided me with knowledge to train clients with special needs. Each course is insightful and applicable. I now have the confidence to teach healthy lifestyle choices. This Special Strong coursework is worth the time and investment!

Berkleigh B.

Personal Trainer in Michigan

The Special Needs Certification Program has helped me find creative ways to get my son more active without putting too much pressure on him. We turn exercises into fun ways to “compete” with each other, while he works on his coordination and balance. When he feels like he is good at something, he continues to be motivated. Parker faces challenges in traditional PE environments, and at times he needs opportunities to create his own rules. We incorporate things like “How many times can you Cross-Crawl before you lose your balance.” He’ll make up a bunch of arbitrary rules to feel like he has some control over it, and he unknowingly works his core stability in the process. We’re also getting more time together, and taking more breaks from the television. I am so thankful I invested in the Special Strong courses to help my son!

Adam S.

Parent & Professional in Texas

Coming from both the psychology field as well as the fitness industry I found the Special Strong courses a very helpful enhancement to my previous knowledge in the field. It was especially helpful when coming up with different types of exercises for my group fitness classes with individuals that have autism and other Intellectual/Developmental disabilities. I have started incorporating more cross-body exercises with my special needs clients and was able to provide more types of modifications for them.  After taking all of the Special Strong courses, I can say it was well worth it and I highly recommend taking them!

Declan S.

Personal Trainer in New York

As the mom of an adult son with an Intellectual Disability and a Special Educator I found this program to be informative and well done!  I learned about putting together a great fitness program for individuals with special needs.  I loved all of the video modeling done throughout the program. I am super excited to see where this certification takes me and how I can combine my two passions of fitness and teaching individuals with special needs.

Kathrine M.

Special Educator Teacher & Parent in Texas

Passionate, professional, purpose-driven. These words describe Special Strong and Strong Education. They also perfectly exemplify the values behind the founder, Daniel Stein. I recently took Strong Education’s online course and received the Special Strong Certification-Level 1. The course is set up extremely well, with short videos that complement the course content and tie everything together. If you work with the special needs population, as I do, or are the parent of a young person with special needs, you could truly benefit from checking out Special Strong today.

Christine F.

Therapeutic Professional in Texas

From the start, it was clear to me that Special Strong and its founder are mission-driven. The depth and breadth of the courses are vast but a few of the technical components that I learned were an understanding of the different types of special needs, how to recognize warning signs of behavior escalation and ways to resolve, progression/regression in workouts, the different nutrition needs, and how to design and manage group instruction programs. Also, the video library is incredible! I am excited to use what I learned to change lives in my community. Don’t delay – invest in these courses!

Tim C.

Club Manager in Iowa

I took the Special Strong certifications to increase my knowledge with training those with special needs. The information in the courses provided me with a greater understanding not just from a physiological stand point, but from a behavioural one as well. The articles included we incredibly informative and the video library provided first hand demonstration of the CBSE system. All programs begin with a good system, and the CBSE is clear and provides a strong direction to help special needs clients reach their goals. Thank you Special Strong/Strong Education!

Doug S.

Personal Trainer in Canada

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