ACSM Guidelines for Exercise for Special Populations

Prescribing exercise safely under the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines is very important for special populations. Individuals recovering from COVID-19 will require specialized exercise guidance using our backgrounds as therapists in exercise and pathology to make the best evidenced-based recommendations for their health.

The 50,000 ACSM professionals in sports medicine andexercise science fields share a common purpose – advance health through science, education, and medicine. The details are important. Guidelines and realistic goals can motivate and guide your treatments for your patients to reach their activity goals. This course will guide you through theACSM guidelines and criteria for special populations. Participants will review the most impactful exercise prescriptions and outcomes instruments to measure physical activity. After the completion of this course, therapists will bebetter equipped to confidently treat special populations with positive outcomes.

Highlights

• ACSM purpose for exercise guidelines and the criteria for special populations
• Effectively incorporate more exercise into your treatments
• Best practices for outcome instruments to use when measuring physical activity
• Review popular wearable tracking devices toassist in motivating patients

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers