Advanced / Lecture
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 – 8:20-9:20 am – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1
CEU
(Lecture: 8:20-9:20 am)
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Exercise
plays an important role during, as well as, after pregnancy, however, each
woman’s activity levels and body types may differ dramatically, calling for a
personalized exercise prescription from her physician. The purpose of this
lecture is to provide trainers with useful information necessary
to choose the most appropriate exercise for pregnant women, on land and water.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1) Develop more realistic and meaningful clinical
guidelines for the safe and rewarding participation of pregnant woman in
exercise programs.
2) Examine how
exercise interacts with pregnancy, physical conditions and past exercise
history.
3) Promote a discussion of current and advancing theories of
exercises and pregnancy.
FACULTY:
Eduardo Netto, MS, is on the academic faculty at the University Estácio
de Sá in Brazil, and is the Fitness Director of the Body Tech Health Club. He
has a master’s degree in human motricity, and is currently pursuing his PhD in
medical studies. He is an international presenter and well-respected fitness
professional and consultant in Brazil. He has published several books, DVDs and
a CD-ROM.