The aim of this course is to provide fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively work with youth. A physical fitness specialist works to effectively plan, design, implement and monitor safe and effective exercise programs for youth.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.8 units.

What Can You Expect To Learn?

• Define physical activity, exercise and physical fitness
• Additional dynamic flexibility movements
• How to measure and track physical fitness levels in children and adolescents
• Strength and cardiovascular development in children and youth.
• The Certified Youth Fitness Trainer Course includes:
• 140 page course manual.
• Online educational videos that go along with the course.
• Children's PAR-Q Screening Form
• Example of Informed Consent for Children
• The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (0.8 CEUs)
• Final Exam*

 Recognition: IHFA - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION