The Prescriptive Stretching continuing education course is designed to further the knowledge of all fitness professionals with an emphasis in preventive stretching. Its sole purpose is to further your professional education. This is not a certification course. It is an educational program to be used by all fitness professionals striving to raise their level of professionalism.
PRESCRIPTIVE STRETCHING
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: 12 CREDITS
The Prescriptive Stretching continuing education program will provide the information needed to teach you how to use stretching to prevent pain. The focus of this course is how to use targeted stretches to eliminate pain and muscle soreness. You will see how incorporating these stretches into your daily routine, will increase flexibility and eliminate muscle discomfort.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn the muscles and bones in the human body
Learn the function of an antagonist muscle
Learn what results from an inactivity body
Learn the six steps of the PNF method
Learn 40 targeted stretches
COURSE OUTCOMES
Know the muscular system
Know the structure of a joint
Know the four main principles of stretching
Know when to avoid stretching
Know the programs for pain relief
COURSE GOALS
Understand the physiology of the human body
Understand how to stretch properly
Understand the importance of good posture
Understand what causes common morning aches and pains
Understand the relationship between flexibility and muscle balance
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Textbook or recorded sessions
Study Guide
100 question (multiple choice, open book) CEU Exam