8 hours over 1 day
ISA Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Youth, Elderly & Pregnant)
Duration:
8 hours over 1 day

Course Duration
Who is it for?
People Who Take This Course
Certified Personal Trainers
Fitness Enthusiasts
General Public
Entry Requirements
- Some experience in exercising, training and/or coaching
Course Overview
Physical activity is important in youths, elderly and pregnant women to promote health and fitness. This workshop will prepare participants with the exercise prescription guidelines and recommendations for the respective populations. Special considerations during training will also be covered for the respective populations. The exercise guidelines and recommendations taught in this workshop will be presented using the frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) principle, which are core components of an exercise prescription.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of physical activity for clients who are pre-adolescent, elderly or pregnant
- Describe developmentally appropriate physical activity programs for pre-adolescents and the elderly, and demonstrate an understanding of age-specific needs and concerns
- Understand the various test protocols/procedures and exercise recommendations for pre-adolescents and the elderly
- Describe the changes that occur during pregnancy and its implications on exercise guidelines
- Discuss exercise recommendations and precautions for pregnant women
Course Schedule (Refer to Brochure for Specific Schedule)
- 8 hours of Theory Lessons with Practical Demonstration, delivered via Zoom
Assessment (Refer to Brochure for Specific Assessment Details)
- Theory Assessment
- Conducted 1 week from course commencement on the Saturday, 10am-11am
- Conducted via Online Link provided through e-mail
- 10 MCQs and 10 Short Structured Questions, 50% to pass
- 1-time re-assessment available at $53.50, upon arrangement
Materials to Receive
- ISA Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Youth, Elderly & Pregnant) Course Manual
Certificate(s) to Receive
- ISA Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Youth, Elderly & Pregnant)
(Upon completion of the course and passing of assessment, students will be receive the above mentioned certificate.)
Continuing Education Credits (if applicable):
- For NROC Coaches: 5 CoachSG CCE Hours awarded upon completion
- For ACE Certified Personnels: 0.6 ACE CECs awarded upon completion
Course Fees
SGD 120.00
Fundings (Terms & Conditions apply):
- SkillsFuture: up to $120.00 for Singaporeans 25 years and above *up to Mar 2022*
- UTAP: 50% of unfunded course fees (before GST) for NTUC members with minimum 75% attendance rate, capped at $250.00/year for members below 40 years old, and $500.00/year for members 40 years and above *up to Mar 2022*
Discounts
Receive special ISA discounts when you sign up with your friends!
- Register with a friend and receive a discount of $21.40 per person