MC-AC: Special Populations
Students dive deeper into working with young, pregnant, and elderly clients because they have different physical requirements and contraindications than the general population.
Special Populations - Youth
Child Development
ACSM Article: Youth Strength Training
ACSM Article: Youth Strength Training Worksheet
Learning Activity: Youth Case Study
IdeaFit Article: Preadolescents, Obesity and Exercise
Special Populations - Pre/Post Natal
ACE Training the Prenatal Client: Specific Considerations and Exercise for Late-Term Pregnancy
Diastasis Recti
2009 ACOG Guidelines
2020 ACOG Guidelines
Learning Activity 1- Exercise Modifications
Learning Activity 2- Pre/Post Natal Case Study
Special Populations - Older Adults
IdeaFit Article: Addressing the Fear of Falling in Seniors
Learning Activity 1- Visualization Cuing
Learning Activity 2- Older Adults Case Study
Special Populations - Homework