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 Flexibility Specialist

E-Course: $449 

Printed book: $475 (US shipping only. For international shipping please contact us.) 

Flexibility is one of the most overlooked components of fitness in all exercises programs. The benefits of stretching are endless; injury prevention, improved posture, enhance sports performance, increased range of motion, better coordination, and studies have shown, overall greater mental health. The Flexibility Specialist gives you in-depth, practical information that will allow you to train your clients safely and effectively.

Flexibility Specialist gives you the tools to greatly increase and achieve excellent range of motion (ROM). Over 350 exercises are provided to increase flexibility. This certification offers step by step pictures to demonstrate the progression of each stretch. Included is a code to access the online video clips that will serve as an excellent visual tool to ensure you have the stretches committed to memory. The course also reveals strengthening exercises that will increase flexibility, and offers a PNF stretching overview. Flexibility training programs for different sports and activities such as running, golf, swimming and racquet activities, as well as additional information for massage therapy are also included.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Learn the fundamentals of stretching
  • Learn stretches for the lower and upper extremities
  • Learn stretches for the neck and torso
  • Learn stretching routines for different activities such as running, swimming, golf, etc.
  • Learn stretches for common injuries

COURSE OUTCOMES

  • Know the different types of stretching
  • Know the guidelines for safe and effective stretching
  • Know the importance of a thorough warm-up
  • Know the proper cool down process
  • Know how to care for acute and chronic injuries with stretching

COURSE GOALS

  • Understand how the lack of flexibility and functional range of motion around a joint can cause discomfort
  • Understand how muscles can increase their ROM by 30% when they have been through a proper warm-up
  • Under how to use stretching techniques alone, or with a partner
  • Understand the principles of PNF stretching
  • Understand how to incorporate stretching in a strength workout

CERTIFICATION PACKAGE CONTENTS

  1. Textbook
  2. Study Guide
  3. Online Video
  4. 100 question (multiple choice, open book) certification exam

E-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

  • You will receive the links to the course materials and exam within 24-48hrs of purchase.

PREREQUISITES:

  1. CPR/First Aid Certified highly recommended, but not required.

DURATION

Please note: You have six months to complete this course, from the date of registration to your final exam. If you have not taken your final exam within that time, the course will be closed. A refund will not be provided.