Nesta Personal Training Certifications
Nesta Personal Training Certifications
What personal training certification is required to work with physically disabled clients?
I would like to know if personal trainer certifications through NESTA, ACE, or ISSA are sufficient for training physically disabled persons.
This is a bit of a tricky area, as your qualifications as a trainer would be required, but you would have to have a fairly good understanding and knowledge of the type of disability the client has.
For example people with Down Syndrome can have a shorter neck so there maybe some exercises that is not suitable, they may also have a heart condition.
Check with NESTA, ACE and ISSA what qualifications you need to work effectively with the disabled. Hopefully they maybe able to offer some advice, or direct you in the right direction.
You could also ask a physio if they could give you a few pointers on what is appropriate exercises for the disabled client.
Also make sure you client has a medical clearance from their doctor, stating it is safe or they don’t have any underlying medical conditions that may contradict the fitness program.
NESTA Personal Trainer Certification
