JrFit™ Specialty Certification - 19 to 24 CEC’s

The Personal Trainer’s Resource for Training Youth

• Learn and appreciate how to guide youth in developing a functional musculoskeletal system for fitness and health.
• Gain knowledge of safe and effective program prescription; correct training techniques and form; and injury prevention for youth.
• Understand equipment and exercises for entire body essential movements; including flexibility, coordination, balance, stamina, strength, speed and agility.
• Be aware of and be capable of conducting sports specific training and activities; including power, jumping, striking and endurance. 
• Identify what motivates youth and discover how to create an age friendly environment.
• Identify dietary needs for health, weight gain or loss, strength, endurance and sports specific nutrition.

Course materials include:
STENGTH & POWER FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (216 pages) by Westcott and Faigenbaum; Athletic Fitness for Kids (184 pages) by Lancaster and Teodorescu; FUEL for YOUNG ATHLETES (192 pages) by Litt; and a 120-page study guide. Instructions for completing the 60-question multiple choice online exam and obtaining CEU credit are also included.

Continuing education credits
  W.I.T.S. 22.0
  ACE 2.0 (ACSM accepts ACE CECs)
  BOC 24.0
  BCRPA 20.0
  CAN-FIT-PRO (PTS) 4.0
  CPTN 14.0
  ISSA 20.0
  NASM 1.9
  NASN 2.0
  NESTA 2.0
  PTS 4.0
  NCCPT 1.1

Cost: $299.00 + $10 Shipping & handling = $309.00