Certificate in S&C for Special Populations
Develop your understanding of adapted physical activity and the application of strength and conditioning principles for a range of special populations.
Apply S&C thinking across a wider range of populations.
The Certificate in S&C for Special Populations explores the effectiveness of adapted physical activity initiatives and programmes in promoting physical activity, fitness and movement competence within special populations.
The course builds on previous learning in strength and conditioning and considers how appropriate, progressive programmes can be formulated and coached for participants with different needs, including those living with disease or disability.
It is designed as professional development for coaches and practitioners. It does not replace clinical assessment, rehabilitation expertise or specialist healthcare qualifications.
Three areas of adapted S&C practice.
Explore movement competence, coaching considerations and the practical application of progressive training programmes.
Fitness & Movement Competence
Explore functionally appropriate strategies and methods for promoting greater fitness and movement competence in special populations.
Coaching Disease & Disability
Develop awareness of coaching issues and approaches when working with participants living with disease or disability.
Individual Programme Application
Apply strength and conditioning knowledge to the design of appropriate individual practical coaching programmes.
Develop a stronger foundation for adapted physical preparation.
The course focuses on appropriate strategies, coaching considerations and practical programme application.
For practitioners adapting training to individual needs.
The course is suited to coaches and practitioners who already have a foundation in physical preparation and want to broaden their understanding of adapted activity and S&C.
Build your knowledge at your own pace.
The Certificate in S&C for Special Populations is delivered fully online and is self-paced, giving you the flexibility to study around coaching, work and other commitments.
Before you enrol.
Key information about the focus, delivery and intended audience for the Certificate in S&C for Special Populations.
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at coaches, S&C practitioners and fitness professionals who want to understand how physical preparation can be adapted for a wider range of participants.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can access it through your Setanta Academy account at a time that suits you.
What will I study?
The course focuses on fitness and movement competence, coaching considerations for participants with disease or disability, and the application of individual practical coaching programmes.
Does this course qualify me to provide clinical rehabilitation?
No. This is a CPD certificate for professional development and does not replace clinical assessment, rehabilitation expertise or specialist healthcare qualifications.
Does the course carry ECTS?
No. Courses completed through Setanta Academy do not carry ECTS and cannot be used as credit on Setanta College programmes without additional assessment.
Build your knowledge of S&C for special populations.
Study online, work through the course at your own pace and develop a stronger foundation for adapting physical preparation to individual needs.