Flexibility Specialist
Flexibility is often the unsung hero of fitness, offering benefits like injury prevention, improved posture, and enhanced sports performance. The Flexibility Specialist certification equips you with practical tools to train your clients safely and effectively. This course guides you through each stretch as well as tailored flexibility programs for running, swimming, golf, and racquet sports, as well as strengthening exercises and techniques.
This course offers flexible learning pathways to suit your style:
- E-course with E-book – Perfect for those who love learning on-the-go.
- E-course with Printed Book – Ideal for a hands-on approach with the blend of digital and physical learning.
- Printed Book with Physical Course Materials – Great for tactile learners who prefer comprehensive, hands-on materials.
Course Goals
- Grasp how limited flexibility and range of motion around a joint can lead to discomfort.
- Understand how muscles can gain up to 30% more range of motion through proper warm-ups.
- Learn how to use stretching techniques alone or with a partner.
- Comprehend the principles of PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching.
- Integrate stretching techniques into a strength-training workout.
Learning Objectives
- Master the fundamentals of stretching techniques.
- Learn targeted stretches for the lower and upper body.
- Explore effective stretches for the neck and torso.
- Develop stretching routines for specific activities like running, swimming, and golf.
- Gain techniques for addressing common injuries through stretching.
Skills Gained
- Identify different types of stretching and their purposes.
- Apply guidelines for safe, effective stretching.
- Recognize the importance of a thorough warm-up.
- Understand the proper process for cooling down.
- Use stretching to care for both acute and chronic injuries.
Course Essentials & Requirements
Course Package Includes:
- Comprehensive Textbook
- Study Guide
- 100-question multiple-choice, open-book certification exam
- Certificate upon obtaining a passing exam score
Recommended Prerequisites:
- CPR/First Aid Certification are highly recommended although not required.
- Personal Trainer Certification is also encouraged to enhance your learning.
Course & Delivery Options:
E-book and E-course
Your e-book will arrive via email within 48 business hours and you will have immediate access to the Study Guide and exam in your IFPA Account.
Physical Book and E-course
Your physical book will ship within 7 business days, while the Study Guide and exam are ready to access now in your IFPA Account.
Complete Physical Course Package
Your book, study guide, and exam will all ship together within 7 business days. For faster delivery, you can select rush shipping on the Special Services page.
Duration:
This course must be completed within six months from your registration date.
Extensions:
Extensions for an additional three months are available for purchase on the Special Services page.
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