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This program will emphasize how Health & Wellness Coaching (HWC) assists clients in overcoming barriers to healthy living promoting lifestyle medicine through behavior change while providing an up-to-date overview of HWC research, healthcare reimbursement, national standards and certification…
Escalating numbers of adults have now embraced the notion that "more exercise is invariably better". However, vigorous exercise, particularly when performed by inactive, unfit individuals can trigger acute cardiac events. Accelerated coronary artery calcification, exercise-induced cardiac…
Working with clients impacted by obesity is not only a challenging task, but also a demanding lifetime mission for fitness professionals around the globe. In this interactive workshop, a bridge between scientific knowledge and skill application will be presented with a focus on hands-on coaching…
The information age has made knowledge extremely accessible, but it has also made it more difficult than ever to separate fact from fiction. This session will address hot button issues in the health and fitness industry and break through the barriers to truth and efficient results. Innovative…
This course will discuss the latest research regarding barriers to fitness for individuals with special needs and describe a community-based program designed to address those barriers.
As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
Recent graduates and young professionals entering the fitness industry are often equipped with a strong educational background, but tend to be weak in interview skills and practical knowledge. The goal of this presentation is to provide advice and information from seasoned professionals in the…
The purpose of the workshop is to document the problems and misconceptions from the static stretching research literature and illustrate why and how static stretching should still be incorporated into a proper warm-up procedure.
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are capable of living active, healthy and productive lives. However, disparities in inclusive fitness opportunities may hinder a person’s capacity to achieve their full potential. Fitness professionals possess the skills set to deliver fitness…
The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of precise coaching and exercise selection in order to deliver effective and safe workouts.
Participants will learn how to identify particular workstation design flaws which can contribute to poor mobility, muscle tension, fatigue and discomfort. Participants will learn how to apply basic workstation and work practice modifications in order to reduce muscle tension and discomfort and…
The purpose of the workshop is to raise the bar as educated and certified professionals toward evidence-based digital fitness practices, and distinguish ourselves among the saturated presence of self-proclaimed experts on social media.
The purpose of the workshop is to demonstrate strategies for effective interpersonal communication and the clinical application of technology to promote EIM during in-person consultations and/or through a technology supported platform.
For 26 years After-School All-Stars Atlanta (ASAS) has used strategically designed, developed and tested models to engage middle-school-aged at-risk children. Students are overwhelmingly minority, 100% qualify under federal guidelines for “free or reduced price lunch,” and all live in high crime…
We all know that nutrition plays a huge role in health and fitness goals. As short form video content starts to become the more dominant medium to communicate with your audience, one of the best ways to educate our audience is through sharing recipe videos. In this session, I break down all of…
Bingocize® is an evidence-based health promotion program that strategically combines exercise, health education, and the game of bingo. Investigations funded by the National institute on Aging and the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid have shown the program is capable of improving functional…
This session would involve demonstration and instruction on the use of 2 different movement sensor technology systems to enhance the quality of exercise assessment and improve delivery of exercise prescription:1) Use of MoveFactorX inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor for measuring objective…
Bodyweight exercise and high-intensity interval training stand out as prominent fitness trends worldwide. Notably, the fusion of these two approaches, known as bodyweight interval training (BW-IT), has garnered significant attention, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
IDEA and ACSM joined forces to present data on current wages in the fitness industry as well as information on benefits and hiring and promotion criteria. The survey data can be used to position your company or yourself competitively within our growing industry.
