ISBN# 978-1-935746-39-3
Course Description:
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. It is a very serious diagnosis with a multifaceted approach starting from identification all the way through treatment. Cancer patients are now encouraged to exercise during and after treatment. This course includes important information for health-fitness professionals about cancer and exercise guidelines. Videos guide you through a simple exercise progression for clients with cancer or who are cancer survivors. In the search for a cure, physical activity proves a valuable tool in prevention, treatment, and a progressive return to daily living activities. Learn how to embrace this client base and provide safe and effective programming options.
Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
| 0.2 | Action Personal Trainer Certification |
| 2.0 | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
| 0.2 | American Kinesiotherapy Association (COPS-KT) |
| 0.2 | International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) |
| 0.2 | National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC) |
| 1.0 | National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) |
| 0.25 | National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) |
| 2.0 | National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA) |
| 2.0 | YMCA |
Course Objectives:
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Discuss and recognize cancer facts, types, 2 stages, 5 risk factors, and multiple causes.
- Recognize how diet and physical activity can play a role in all aspects of cancer.
- Discuss 5 treatments used in the cancer process.
- Describe the role exercise plays in prevention, progression, and rehabilitation of cancer.
- Describe 13 exercise contraindications and 6 special considerations for clients with cancer.
- Recognize safe and effective basic exercise guidelines for cardiorespiratory, resistance, and flexibility training for clients with cancer or recovering from cancer.
- Describe safe and effective basic resistance training exercises for 5 basic muscle groups with varying levels to be used for clients in various stages of the cancer process and recommendations for flexibility exercises.
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System Requirements to View This Course
This course is tablet enabled and can be viewed on an iPad or Android tablet as well as a PC or MAC Computer
