ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®: July – August 2020 CEC Course #1: The Pediatric Inactivity Triad | A Triple Jeopardy for Modern Day Youth

Available ACSM CECs: 2.0

Address the pandemic of physical inactivity in modern-day youth through these interrelated elements.

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This course includes an online ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® article and a corresponding online quiz. All course content will be presented to you electronically upon completion of your purchase. 

Key learning objectives of the course - The Pediatric Inactivity Triad | A Triple Jeopardy for Modern Day Youth:

• The pediatric inactivity triad is a novel construct that consists of three interrelated determinants, namely, exercise deficit disorder, pediatric dynapenia, and physical illiteracy, that drive physical inactivity in youth.


• Developmentally appropriate and inherently enjoyable exercise interventions are needed to move inactive youth toward the pediatric activity triad.


• Youth fitness specialists who understand the science of pediatric exercise as well as the art of designing youth fitness programs are more likely to be successful.

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