JrFit™

JrFit™ provides advanced training for experienced, certified personal trainers who wish to safely and successfully work with youth. In this course, compelling reasons and comprehensive information are presented for reversing the pervasive problem of youth inactivity and the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. JrFit™ offers a highly effective plan for enabling young people to increase their fitness and reduce their body fat through well-researched programs of physical conditioning and nutrition. These practical recommendations include guidelines for sensible strength training and healthy eating.

This extensive course includes STRENGTH & POWER FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (216 pages) by Westcott and Faigenbaum; Athletic Fitness for Kids (184 pages) by Lancaster and Teodorescu; and FUEL for YOUNG ATHLETES (192 pages) by Litt; a 120-page workbook and examination and qualifies for up to 24 hours of CEU credit with major certifying organizations. Instructions for completing the online examination and obtaining CEU credit are also included.

Course Outline

Part 1 - Strength & Power for Young Athletes

Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Ready to Train
  • Chapter 2: Program Prescription
  • Chapter 3: Correct Technique and Injury Prevention
  • Chapter 4: Discussed in Part 4
  • Chapter 5: Free Weights
  • Chapter 6: Weight Machines
  • Chapter 7: Cords and Balls
  • Chapter 8: Body Weight Exercises
  • Chapter 9: Mighty Mites: 7 to 9 Year Old
  • Chapter 10: Junior Builders: 10 to 12 Year Olds
  • Chapter 11: Teens of Steel: 13 to 15 Year Olds
  • Chapter 12: General Sport-Conditioning Programs
Part 2 - Athletic Fitness for Kids
  • Chapter 1: The Athletic Fitness Method
  • Chapter 2: Set Up the Program
  • Chapter 3: Improve Flexibility
  • Chapter 4: Gain Coordination
  • Chapter 5: Building Balance
  • Chapter 6: Boost Stamina
  • Chapter 7: Increase Strength
  • Chapter 8: Maximize Speed
  • Chapter 9: Enhance Agility
Part 3 - Strength and Power for Young Athletes
  • Chapter 13: Power Sports
  • Chapter 14: Jumping Sports
  • Chapter 15: Striking Sports
  • Chapter 16: Endurance Sports
Part 4 - Fuel for Young Athletes
  • Chapter 1: Food Functions for Developing Athletes
  • Chapter 2: Nutrition Essentials for Sports
  • Chapter 3: Fluids for Athletes
  • Chapter 4: Fuel for Muscle Development
  • Chapter 4: Eating For Strength (from Strength & Power for Young Athletes)
  • Chapter 5: Eating for Endurance Training
  • Chapter 6: Tactics for Gaining Weight
  • Chapter 7: Lessons on Losing Weight Chapter 8: Dietary Details for Specific Sports
  • Chapter 9: High Performance Meal Planning
  • Chapter 10: Fast-Break Food Favorites
  • Chapter 11: Beyond the Standard Game Plan with Supplements
  • Chapter 12: Special Nutrition Needs for Pre-Adolescent Athletes
  • Chapter 13: Strategies for Overcoming Disordered Eating
  • Chapter 14: Championship Winning Recipes for Young Athletes

Continuing Education Credit Information

  • ACE 2.0 (ACSM accepts ACE CECs)
  • BCRPA 20.0
  • BOC 24.0
  • CAN-FIT-PRO (PTS, OAS) 4.0
  • CPTN 14.0
  • ISSA 20.0
  • NASM 1.9
  • NASN 2.0
  • NESTA 2.0
  • NCCPT 1.1
  • NSCA (CSCS, CPT) 2.0
  • WITS 22.0

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