All courses are held over two days and are accredited for 1 ACE or 10 BCRPA Credits (Accreditation by Register of Exercise Professionals is pending)

Washington, DC
October 16, 17
Phone: 859.816.1124
Cost: $300
Address: Rock Creek Sports Club, Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Renee Jeffreys

Los Angeles, CA
October 1, 2
Phone: 859.816.1124
Cost: $300
Address: PregnaGym, West Hills, CA
Contact: Renee Jeffreys

London, England
November 20, 21
Cost: £160 BP if registered prior to October 31,2004; £210 BP after October 31
Address: Cannon’s Health Club, Battersea London
Contact: Jane Wake

Vancouver, BC
October 23, 24
Cost: $350
Phone: Kelly Vachon 604.437.9065
Address: City Sports and Physio Clinic
Contact: Sarah Arscott

Winnipeg, MB
November 6,7
Contact: Jacqueline Comeau

Calgary, AB
January 29-30, 2005
Cost: $350
Contact: Lindsey Roberts

Theoretical

• A review of current exercise and pregnancy research
  
• The physiological changes of pregnancy
  
• Relative and Absolute Contraindications to prenatal fitness
  
• ACOG Guidelines 2002 & CSEP Guidelines
  
• Fetal and Maternal Responses to Exercise
  
• Fetal and Maternal Benefits to Exercise during pregnancy.
  
• Post Partum Guidelines
  
• Preconception Guidelines

Practical

• Practical ABC's of Pre & Post Natal Training
  
• Practical-Pelvic floor & Core Training
  
• Practical -Dynamic warm-up and flexibility for pregnancy
  
• Practical- Posture, lifting (exercises to correct).
  
• Practical- FTD class demonstration with pregnant clients
  
• Practical ways to modify & expand exercise repertoires for pregnant participants (UB/LB/core)
  
• Practical -mock class small groups & feedback.

***To attend this course and write the certification exam you must have a degree in Allied Health or Exercise Science or have a current certification as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.

(Pre & Post Natal Fitness Certification)

The Fit to Deliver Course Manual
The Fit to Deliver Team has developed a comprehensive manual that can be used to guide exercise prescription throughout the childbearing years. The manual was developed by a Team of Health Care Professionals consisting of Dr. Karen Nordahl (MD), Carl Petersen (Physical Therapist/Fitness Coach) and Renee Minges Jeffreys (Exercise Physiologist) with additional input from Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers and a Nurse/Birth Educator.

The education and practical experience of these contributors ensures the manual is full of material that is comprehensive and easy to understand and apply.

The Fit to Deliver Exam
Those who choose to become Fit to Deliver certified must complete a theoretical and practical exam. These components evaluate the course participants knowledge and understanding of pre & post natal exercise concerns.
They as well ensure the ability to apply the theory to provide safe and effective exercise options for a pre and post natal woman.

By Completing the Fit to Deliver Certification you..

• Show you are committed to Professional Development.
  
• Demonstrate your competency in Pre & Post Natal Fitness.
  
• Become a reliable source of information on Pre & Post Natal Fitness.
  
• Improve your marketability within the field of Women's Health Issues.

For information and registration please contact 604.612.9585 or 1.800.511.1225 or email karen@fittodeliver.com

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