ARSI Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist
ARSI Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist (20 Hours)
Course Overview
This 20-hour course is designed for fitness professionals who want to specialize in exercise therapy to assist clients recovering from injuries or managing injury prevention. The course covers the fundamentals of therapeutic exercise, injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, and creating individualized therapy programs.
Module 1: Introduction to Exercise Therapy (4 Hours)
Overview of Exercise Therapy and Its Benefits
Common Exercise-Related Injuries Treated with Exercise
Key Principles of Therapeutic Exercise
Module 2: Injury Prevention and Assessment (4 Hours)
Conducting a Comprehensive Client Assessment
Identifying Risk Factors for Exercise-Related Injuries
Designing Preventative Programs for Exercise-Related Injury Risk Reduction
Module 3: Rehabilitation Techniques and Methods (6 Hours)
Principles of Rehabilitation and Recovery
Designing Exercise Programs for Post-Injury Recovery
Progressive Rehabilitation Strategies and Techniques
Managing Musculoskeletal Exercise-Related Injuries with Exercise
Module 4: Common Exercise-Related Injuries (4 Hours)
Types of Acute Exercise-Related Injuries: Sprains, Strains, and Contusions
Overuse Injuries: Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, and Shin Splints
Joint Injuries: Dislocations, Ligament Sprains, and Cartilage Tears
Muscle Injuries: Tears, Cramps, and Strains
Module 5: Professionalism and Client Support (2 Hours)
Effective Communication with Clients During Rehabilitation
Ethical and Legal Considerations for Exercise Therapy Specialists
Encouraging Client Motivation and Compliance
Conclusion & Certification (Final Hour)
Final Review and Exam
Certification Awarding
The ARSI Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist course provides fitness professionals with the knowledge and skills to help clients recover from exercise-related injuries, prevent common exercise-related injuries, and improve overall function. Upon completion, students will be able to design and implement effective exercise therapy programs tailored to individual client needs.