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Adaptive and Inclusive Training

SELF-PACED: Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer Certification


Description
This is an assessment-based certification course that provides a comprehensive education in the specialty of adaptive fitness methodology, concepts, and exercises.

Graduates of the Adaptive and Inclusive Training (AIT) certification course will learn and practice principles that will enable them to conduct fitness training for people with disabilities while maintaining an inclusive setting.

This course is intended for anyone in the specialty of adaptive fitness to include fitness trainers, medical professionals, sport coaches, and adaptive athletes.

Graduates earn the title of certified ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE TRAINER (AIT) and can proudly display their certificate, and use the designation of AIT to display their professional accomplishment.


Continuing Education Units:
PTs: pre-approved for 16 CEUs for physical therapists (verify your state qualifies)
OTs: 16 CEUs upon individual submission and approval by AOTA
RTs: 16 CEUs upon individual submission and approval by NCTRC
CrossFit L-3 or CCFT: pre-approved for 16 CEUs
ACE and other personal training certification providers: 16 CEUs upon individual submission and approval by your certification issuing company
Content
  • Course Overview and Study Plan
  • Disability Awareness and Language
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Principles of Adaptive & Inclusive Training
  • Adaptive Workout Programming
  • Upper Extremity Impairments (part 1 of 2)
  • Upper Extremity Impairments (part 2 of 2)
  • Lower Extremity Impairments
  • Seated Athletes
  • Common Impairments
  • Accessibility
  • Inclusive Onboarding
  • AIT Certification Exam
  • Course Conclusion
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 3 years