At the gym I work at now, I am the go to guy for those clients that most trainers overlook. I have clients from 12-93 years old. Obesity, autism, asburgers, depression, dementia, wheelchair bound, bed bound, cancer survivors, vertigo, partial paralysis, the list goes on....my question is, where would one go to get specifically certified to work with special cases. The ones I'm particularly wanting to obtain are special needs, geriatrics, prenatal, extreme obesity, and adaptive training. I'm currently uncertified, but working to get my NASM CPT, and majoring in exercise science. Any help in guiding me in the right direction to help my clients is much appreciated!
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04-23-2012, 11:02 AM #1
- Join Date: Apr 2009
- Location: Lovelady, Texas, United States
- Age: 33
- Posts: 339
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Looking for "fringe" certifications
I put the laughter in manslaughter!!! Just got off of a 100 lb. cut and a 55 lb. bulk. ALL TIME best: Bench: 505 Squat: 600 DL: 680 Arm circum. 19"
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04-23-2012, 11:53 AM #2
I recommend the ACSM CPT for you (over NASM). It sounds like you enjoy clinical-type training, whether it is in a clinic setting or not. Once you get your degree, you definitely need to the the ACSM's advanced certification, the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist. This allows you to work with those with medically controlled diseases. Still on the ACSM boat, they have two specialty certifications, the Certified Cancer exercise Trainer and the Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer. The first (obviously) dealing with cancer patients, the second for those clients with special considerations. Finally, NSCA just annouced their Certified Special Population Specialist, which seems to be in your interest and is likely very comparable to the ACSM courses.
HFS: http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-c...ess-specialist
CET: http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-c...ercise-trainer
IFT: http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-i...itness-trainer
CSPS: http://www.nsca-cc.org/csps/
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04-23-2012, 12:21 PM #3
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04-23-2012, 03:44 PM #4
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04-23-2012, 09:22 PM #5
- Join Date: Apr 2009
- Location: Lovelady, Texas, United States
- Age: 33
- Posts: 339
- Rep Power: 331
Great information! Thank you all so much for your help. I do have full intentions on getting ACSM certified. It's actually the only reason I'm continuing my education at a formal university setting. I'll definitely add those to my goals list, and do whatever's needed to obtain them. Thanks again!
ColbyI put the laughter in manslaughter!!! Just got off of a 100 lb. cut and a 55 lb. bulk. ALL TIME best: Bench: 505 Squat: 600 DL: 680 Arm circum. 19"
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04-24-2012, 06:31 AM #6
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04-24-2012, 08:02 PM #7
ACE has a Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification which is a special populations cert. Im sure there are gonna be people that are gonna say that ACE sucks but dont buy into that. Look at all options and do what you feel is best for you.
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