Journal CE · 1 CEC

Pregnancy and Postpartum: Preactivity Screenings to Promote Safe and Enjoyable Physical Activity

Physical activity has many potential benefits during pregnancy and postpartum. To promote safety, physical activity programs should be individualized with recognition of conditions that may result in the need to modify physical activity recommendations. Evidence-based questionnaires designed for…

About this course

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® March/April 2026

What you will learn

  • Identify appropriate preparticipation screening procedures and evidence-based questionnaires used to promote safe physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum
  • Summarize the documented maternal and postpartum health benefits associated with regular moderate-intensity physical activity
  • Apply current ACSM and CSEP physical activity recommendations to design individualized, symptom-based exercise programs for pregnant and postpartum clients

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