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SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT)
A CIFT is a fitness professional who assesses,
develops and implements an individualized exercise program for persons
with a physical, sensory or cognitive disability, who are healthy or
have medical clearance to perform independent physical activity. CIFT
professionals hold a current NCCA-accredited health/fitness
certification and CPR and AED certifications. In addition to knowledge
of exercise physiology, exercise testing and programming, a CIFT has
knowledge in inclusive facility design and awareness of social inclusion
for people with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
Additionally the ACSM/NCPAD CIFT demonstrates and
leads safe, effective and adapted methods of exercise; writes adapted
exercise recommendations, understands precautions and contraindications
to exercise for people with disabilities; is aware of current Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy specific to recreation facilities
(U.S. Access Board Guidelines) and standards for accessible facility
design and can utilize motivational techniques and provide appropriate
instruction to individuals with disabilities to enable them begin and
continue healthy lifestyles.
Minimum Requirements:
An ACSM or NCCA-Accredited Certification AND CPR and AED
Certification
ACSM Certified Professional Price is $150
Other eligible candidates: $195
ACSM Certified Professionals, e-mail certification@acsm.org for your
discounted voucher.
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