Exercises
for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Online "Quick Course" for Continuing Education Credits
By
Paul Spicer, QMRP and Gwen Hyatt, MS
Over
the last decade a great deal has occurred affirming community
integration as the option of choice to institutions. Individuals
with disabilities are able to work, live, and care for themselves
when provided the right supports and environment. Caregivers,
teachers, and family members must not overlook the value of
recreational involvements as well. Many healthcare workers
and family members are not prepared to adequately train an
individual with a disability in the areas of health, wellness,
and nutrition. This online "Quick Course" introduces its audience
to the terminology, characteristics, and the ability of people
with developmental disabilities to stretch out and reach their
full potential. Readers will see that exercise is truly for
everyone! The "Quick Course" may be read online or printed
for later reference. In addition, readers will be given
the opportunity to take a quiz at the end of the course, which
will count towards continuing education credits. The
innovative online course is a quick and easy introduction
to the field of health and wellness among individuals with
disabilities.
All Online Quick Courses (OQC) are available for you to read now
or download as a PDF for FREE! To receive CE credit for any
Online Quick Course, register for the "Exam/CECs only" and
you will receive your exam number within 2 business days by email.
Take the online exam, get immediate scoring and print your Certificate
of Achievement. This is an efficient solution if you are just
a few credits short of your CE requirement!
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Courses
recognized by ACE, AEA, BCRPA, COPS-KT, ISSA, NCHEC, NDETA, NFPT, W.I.T.S.,
and more!
Exercise
for Individuals with
Visual Impairments
By
L. Penny Rosenblum, PhD and Gwen Hyatt, MS
Practical,
proven and creative techniques for designing exercise for clients
with visual impairment is the focus of this unique course. You'll
learn about primary visual impairments, adaptation to vision loss,
exercise design considerations and sport specific suggestions. Audio
tape, practice questions, and exam may be submitted for continuing
education courses towards American Council on Exercise (ACE) certificate
and many other professional organizations.
Meet
Your Instructors:
Penny
Rosenblum, PhD is an Adjunct Asst. Professor at the University of
Arizona where she prepares teachers who work with children with visual
impairment. Dr. Rosenblum has taught children with visual impairment
in Pennsylvania, Florida, South Carolina and Arizona. Much of her
research focuses on the social aspects of having a visual impairment.
She enjoys the out doors including biking, hiking, and swimming. As
a child with a visual impairment, she was not as physically active.
One way she became involved in sports was through the New Jersey team
of the United States Assn. for Blind Athletes (USABA). She competed
in three national events as a teenager. In 1999, Penny and Gwen Hyatt
completed the 75-mile El Tour de Tucson Perimeter Cycling event, in
which Gwen Hyatt rode as Penny's sighted guide.
Gwen
Hyatt, MS, is co-founder and president of DSW Fitness (a.k.a. Desert
Southwest Fitness, Inc.) and has been a pioneer in the field of educational
training for fitness professionals since 1980. She has served on numerous
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Committees including Chairperson
of the Aerobic Instructor Exam Committee from 1985-1989,Chairperson
of the Accreditation Committee from 1989-1993, ACE Faculty Advisory
Board member from 2000-2002, member of the Ethics Committee, and item
writer for ACE certification exams. She currently serves on the editorial
advisory board for ACE Fitness Matters newsletter and is an ACE spokes
person. Gwen has authored 14 correspondence courses, presented at
15 IDEA Conventions and taught over 30,000 fitness professionals.
She is a former faculty member at Bemidji State University and the
University of Arizona and is highly respected for work with exercise
in aging and special populations. Gwen recently completed a second
master's degree in Gerontology.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Return
any unmarked course material for a full refund.
Motivating
People To Be Physically Active
Help
Your Clients Go From Sedentary To An Active Lifestyle
By
Bess H. Marcus, PhD, and Leigh Ann H. Forsyth, PhD
Improve
client motivation and participation in physical activity by understanding
the key psychological principles of behavior change. Learn to assess
your clients' physical activity patterns, readiness for change, motivations
and barriers to exercise. Apply stage–specific strategies using interventions
designed for individuals, the workplace and the community to promote
life-long physical activity. This course is a must for any professional
working with clients who are trying to change their health behavior.
This
leading healthcare course contains a study guide with exam, and 220-page
text.
Meet
Your Instructors:
Bess H. Marcus, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and human
behavior at the Brown University Medical School. She is the director
of physical activity research at the Brown University Center for Behavioral
and Preventative Medicine at The Miriam Hospital. Dr. Marcus, a clinical
and health psychologist, has spent the past 18 years conducting research
on physical activity behavior, and she has published more than 100
papers and book chapters on this topic. She also contributed
to the recent Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.
Dr. Marcus is known internationally for her work in helping people
to become more physically active as she has spoken on this topic worldwide.
She also served as an advisor on the curriculum development for Project
Active and PRIME and is a co-author of Active Living Every Day.
LeighAnn Forsyth, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology
at Cleveland State University where she conducts research on physical
activity promotion and weight management. She serves as a consultant
for several NIH-funded programs promoting physical activity in diverse
populations. She has co-authored invited consensus documents on physical
activity maintenance and the efficacy of mediated physical activity
programs. Dr. Forsyth, a clinical and health psychologist, also has
a private practice specializing in eating disorders, body image, and
weight management. Dr. Forsyth completed a clinical internship and
a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Brown University Center
for Behavior and Preventative Medicine at The Miriam Hospital. She
also participated in several research programs applying the states
of motivational readiness to promote physical activity adoption. She
enjoys walking, in-line skating, weight lifting, and running after
her two children.
Join
the creators of Public Television's nationally syndicated
SIT AND BE FIT™
program! Discover the 4 fundamentals
to design seated and standing chair exercise programs. Incorporate
exercise accessories and review considerations for working with the
frail elderly and those with special medical conditions. Over 100
different exercises are presented in the workbook and a complete class
is demonstrated in the video.
The
course includes a 200-page workbook with illustrated exercises, 22-min.
instructional video, study guide with exam
Meet
Your Instructors:
Lori
McCormick received her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
from the University of North Dakota in 1977. She worked as a clinical
physical therapist with a geriatric concentration in orthopedic acute
care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home care, and outpatient
clinics for nearly 20 years. She has enjoyed many opportunities to
speak to other professionals and the public about physical health
and fitness. She is the Project Manager for Bone Fitness--A Top Priority
for Pre-Adolescent Children, a grant-funded project that is developing
a physical education curriculum to train educators to teach bone fitness
to elementary school children; serves on the Advisory Board for Arthritis
Education by Professionals; is a member of the Geriatrics Section
of the American Physical Therapy Association and certified as a Group
Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise. She joined
the SIT AND BE FIT staff in 1997 as the Physical Therapist Consultant,
and works closely with Mary Ann Wilson to develop and expand the SIT
AND BE FIT program.
Mary
Ann Wilson is the originator and host of public television's
SIT AND BE FIT™, the half hour exercise program designed for older
adults and anyone needing slow gentle movement. Her experience as
a registered nurse, specializing in rehabilitation, post-polio care,
and geriatrics has given her the background to become an internationally
recognized expert in the area of senior fitness. Ms. Wilson is certified
by the American Council on Exercise and is a member of the American
Society on Aging, the Society for Public Health Education, and the
National Council on the Aging. She also serves on the National Advisory
Board for the American Senior Fitness Association, and is a Region
10 delegate to the Health Promotion Institute on the National Council
on the Aging. In the past six years, she and SIT AND BE FIT™ have
won 10 national awards, the latest recognition is a 2001 Bronze award
from the Mature Market Resource Center for the All American Workout.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Plan
a 1-hour, full-day, or 5-week fall prevention workshop that includes
fall risk assessments and interventions. A great promotional event
for your facility! An excellent resource for personal trainers, physical
therapists, and activity directors for assisted care facilities and
retirement communities.
This
course contains a 130-page workbook with client handouts, and
exam.
Meet
Your Instructor:
Susan Bovre began her music studies at the Eastman School of Music
at the age of four. Dancing lessons followed the next year, and she
continued to study both music and dance throughout her school years,
graduating concurrently from the Eastman School of Music and Monroe
High School. With a degree in drama from Vassar College Susan brought
her dance experiences into the public schools as a volunteer movement
teacher. Upon completing her MA in theatre arts/dance at San Jose
State University, Susan began a career in fitness that has continued
for 20 years. Susan completed a certification in gerontology from
the University of Arizona in 1991. She has been a part of Fit Center's
evolution into a fully equipped specialty fitness facility that focuses
on the older adult and those with special medical needs. Teaching
balance, chair exercise, aerobics, and aqua classes, Susan uses her
dance background to encourage the discovery of each individual's full
range of movement potential in the exercise setting.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
You
know that weight management isn't easy for most people. Help keep
your clients on track by understanding the physiological and psychological
factors that affect their weight. Stay up-to-date on the new research
and guidelines for assessing and treating obesity and learn behavior-change
techniques and programming ideas to use with your clients.
This
entry level/refresher course contains an 86-page manual and exam.
Meet
Your Instructors:
This course is authored by the entire faculty of IDEA Fitness, and
include:
Philip Walker, MS; Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS; Lisa Druxman, MA;
Karen M. Carrier, MEd; Staci Mason; Michelle Solotar; Marcella Bottero,
MA; Dale Huff, RD, CSCS; Ellie Zografakis, RD; Shirley Archer, JD,
MA; Debra Wein, MS, RD; Len Kravitz, PhD; Randy Malone, MEd; Ralph
La Forge, MS ; Daniel Kosich, PhD; Susan Kundrat, MS, RD.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Coaching
For Success: Communication Strategies to Boost Fitness
By
Ronda Gates, MS
Add
personal coaching to your list of services. This course gives you
the skills to connect with and motivate clients. Learn communication
strategies, the qualities for successful coaching, how to cultivate
trust, the essentials of professional conduct and how to use your
environment and people skills to make your practice a success.
This
course contains a 64-page manual and exam.
Meet
Your Instructor:
Ronda
Gates, MS, is the owner of LIFESTYLES by Ronda Gates, a health promotion
company that develops and delivers programs, products, and freelance
writing services to support lifestyle change. In addition to her degree
in Pharmacy, Ronda has worked and studied extensively in the fields
of physiology, nutrition and adult development. Ronda has made hundreds
of presentations to a variety of professional organizations including
IDEA, the IHRSA, Club Industry, NISRA, and the Association for Worksite
Health Promotion. Ronda is the author or Nutrition Nuggets/Changes,
Smart Eating and The Scale Companion: How To Find Your Ideal Weight.
She is an ACE Gold certified fitness instructor.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Incontinence
is almost always treatable, and here is how you can help.
Gain new insights into the behavioral techniques used to treat men
and women who suffer from mild to moderate urinary incontinence including
pelvic floor exercise, bladder training, dietary factors and biofeedback.
Don't let your clients suffer in silence or restrict their physical
activity and social interaction because of incontinence.
This
course contains a workbook, audio tape, and exam.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Dr.
Kravitz reviews the current research regarding exercise and five psychological
health variables and provides general guidelines for exercise prescription
for improving the psychological health of your clients.
All Online Quick Courses (OQC) are available for you to read now
or download as a PDF for FREE! To receive CE credit for any
Online Quick Course, register for the "Exam/CECs only" and
you will receive your exam number within 2 business days by email.
Take the online exam, get immediate scoring and print your Certificate
of Achievement. This is an efficient solution if you are just
a few credits short of your CE requirement!
Meeting
Instructor:
Len
Kravitz, PhD, is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and a
Researcher at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque). An internationally
recognized presenter, Len is the first person to receive the IDEA
"Fitness Instructor of the Year" award and is a recent recipient
of the Canadian Fitness Professionals "International Presenter
of the Year" award.
Discover
How Behaviors Can Become Stumbling Blocks to Change
By
Ronda Gates, MS
Self-defeating
behaviors lead to the all-too-familiar, “I know what I need to do;
I just can't seem to do it.” Discover the origins of self-defeating
behaviors and how they become barriers to achieving goals. Using well-founded
strategies and the pencil-and-paper tools provided in this course,
you will be able to assist your clients to transform destructive behavior
patterns into life-enhancing patterns.
This
inspiring course contains a 154-page interactive workbook with self-check
quizzes, client handouts, and exam.
Meet
Your Instructor:
Ronda
Gates, MS, is the owner of LIFESTYLES by Ronda Gates, a health promotion
company that develops and delivers programs, products, and freelance
writing services to support lifestyle change. In addition to her degree
in Pharmacy, Ronda has worked and studied extensively in the fields
of physiology, nutrition and adult development. Ronda has made hundreds
of presentations to a variety of professional organizations including
IDEA, the IHRSA, Club Industry, NISRA, and the Association for Worksite
Health Promotion. Ronda is the author or Nutrition Nuggets/Changes,
Smart Eating and The Scale Companion: How To Find Your Ideal Weight.
She is an ACE Gold certified fitness instructor.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
The
BEST Exercise Program for Osteoporosis Prevention:
Discover
How Behaviors Can Become Stumbling Blocks to Change
By
Lauve Metcalfe, MS; Scott Going, PhD; Linda Houtkooper, PhD, RD; Timothy
Lohman, PhD; Terri Antoniotti-Guido, PT; Vanessa Stanford, MS, RD,
CSCS; Michael Maricic, MD; and Oscar Gluck, MD.
Funded by an NIH
grant, the University of Arizona BEST Team of researchers identified
the most effective exercises for preventing osteoporosis and improving
bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Teach your clients training
protocols, specific programming and motivational strategies that are
guaranteed to be the BEST for optimal bone health.
This
trend setting course contains a 170-page workbook with client handouts,
and extensive exam.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
Designed
for the trainer who wants to provide therapeutic exercise instruction
for clients with common musculoskeletal injuries. Focus on posture
correction and functional exercise protocols that apply kinetic chain
rehabilitation principles. Restore function and get your clients back
to the activities they enjoy.
Meet
Your Instructor:
Dr. Kimberly Williams, chiropractor, is founder of Healthwave Programs
and Seminars. She is in private practice in San Diego and lectures
nationwide on preventive health medicine. Her practical workshops
teach the latest research and core concepts in regard to sedentary
lifestyle, nutrition, weight management and dealing with special populations
including the post-rehab client. Dr. Williams' passion in her personal
and professional life is to help people seek the truth in health issues
and to provide easy avenues of application in every day living.
This
information-packed course includes a 200-page manual with case studies
and 130 illustrated stretch and strengthening exercises, audio CD
series, and exam.
This
continuing education course is brought to you by an exclusive agreement
with DSWFitness.
