Youth Fitness Specialist Certification - Online Format

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? With the W.I.T.S. Youth Fitness Specialist Certification, you can expand your career in the youth market and become a trusted advocate for health and fitness among children and adolescents. Our comprehensive certification course equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in various environments, from schools and gyms to after-school programs and summer camps.  Expand your business with this course.  12 CEC's

Why Choose the Youth Fitness Specialist Certification?

Career Advancement

Expand Your Career Horizons: By obtaining this certification, you’ll be ready to work in diverse settings focused on youth fitness. Whether it’s schools, community gyms, or specialized youth programs, your expertise will be in high demand.

Make a Difference: Teach young people about the importance of health and fitness, helping them build lifelong healthy habits. Your work will contribute to community well-being and foster a generation that values physical activity.

Course Benefits

Practical Experience

Labs: Apply what you’ve learned in the video practical labs, where you’ll conduct fitness assessments, design individualized programs, and practice advanced strength exercises. This video based practical experience ensures that you’re fully prepared to implement your knowledge in real-world settings.

Parental Assurance

Safety First: Parents will trust that their children are in good hands, knowing you’re educated in creating safe and engaging fitness environments tailored to youth needs.

Course Curriculum

Our Youth Fitness Specialist Certification covers a wide range of topics to give you a well-rounded education in youth fitness. Some of the key areas covered include:

• Understanding child and adolescent development and physiology
• Creating safe and effective exercise programs for various age groups
• Incorporating fun and engaging activities to keep kids motivated
• Teaching proper form and technique for strength and resistance training
• Educating on nutrition and healthy eating habits for young people
• Designing individualized fitness plans for children with special needs or injuries
• Managing group classes and working with diverse populations of youth

Through our comprehensive curriculum, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a well-rounded and successful Youth Fitness Specialist.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing the Youth Fitness Specialist Certification course, you will be able to:

• Describe safe, effective, age-appropriate exercises for youth.
• Demonstrate these exercises confidently.
• Assess the fitness levels of young individuals.
• Explain the motivational factors that encourage youth to exercise.
• Design comprehensive fitness programs incorporating principles of youth motivation.

Suggested Textbook

"Youth Strength Training: Programs for Health, Fitness and Sport" by Faigenbaum and Westcott. Available from Human Kinetics and Amazon (new and used).