What You’ll Learn

In the United States, the number of adolescents affected by obesity has nearly tripled since the 1970s.

From lack of exercise to lack of motivation, online gaming to minimal school resources, there are several reasons why today’s youth have reduced levels of physical activity.
That’s why we’ve created a specialization for coaches who want to help reverse the problems facing today’s youth and tackle their challenges head-on. Through planning special practices and exercises you will understand how to help children get motivated and engaged in sports, running and more.

With this Course you will learnfot the variables and exercise modifications, for nutritional needs, cardiorespiratory fitness, the importance of core, balance, plyometrics, and resistance training, all geared toward kids. Plus, you’ll get everything you need for fitness assessments, psychological assessments, and how to grow your business working with kids .

Help children improve their physical activity level while having fun.

Learn how to keep kids motivated and engaged in sports and exercise.

Why become Youth Exercise Specialist?

– Capitalize on the growing demand for physical fitness experts for young people ages 6 to 19

– Show kids how to have fun while improving their sports skills, increasing their physical activity level, and losing weight

– Boost their reputation, career, and client base by learning to train young people in groups or individually using the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model

– Provide training solutions for after-school programs, youth sports teams, and the children of adult clients

– Curtail the youth obesity trend at the source with exercise and nutritional guidance

– Invest in their client’s live and futures . . . as well as their own!

Curriculum

Section 1: The Science of Youth Exercise

Chapter 1: Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
Chapter 3: Psychological Considerations for Youth

Section 2: Fitness & Training Guidelines for Youth

Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment for Youth
Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Chapter 9: Resistance Training for Youth

Section 3: Development for Youth Clients

Chapter 10: Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
Chapter 11: Nutrition for Youth
Chapter 12: Professional Development

What's Included

 - Downloadable Course Manual

 - Downloadable Programming Manual

 - Online Quizzes

 - Exercise Library

 - Online Exam

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