AIT CERTIFICATION COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE FORMATS
The certification course is delivered in a live, two-day seminar format and two options for online formats (Cohort w/ 5 Instructor-Led Sessions | Self-Paced).
All formats provide an assessment-based certification of education that is a comprehensive overview of the specialty of adaptive fitness methodology, safety and risk mitigation, and program implementation.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Graduates learn and practice procedures that will enable them to conduct safe and effective fitness training for people with disabilities and provide an inclusive setting using universal design principles.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is intended for fitness trainers, adapted physical educators, sport team coaches, therapists (PT, RT, OT), and persons with disabilities.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
– 20 hours of asynchronous online coursework (all course options)
– Synchronous instructor-led coursework (see course options for specific hours)
– AIT certification exam (certificate upon completion)
– AIT Textbook (pdf)
– ATA Adapting Template
– Graduate discussion board
– Continuing Education (CE, CEU, etc.) Documentation
– *Certification exam preparation
– Access to affiliation program, grant funding, and exclusive mentorship options
*not included for Self-Paced Course
CERTIFICATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Graduates will earn their Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) certification and professional continuing education units (CEUs). For more information on our CEU program, please visit this CEU info page.
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2-Day Seminar: 34 hrs (20 asynchronous; 14 synchronous)
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5-Week Online Cohort: 25 hrs (20 asynchronous; 5 synchronous)
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Self-Paced Online: 20 hrs (20 asynchronous; 0 synchronous)
Course Content
*for all course formats
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Disability Awareness & Language
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Adaptive Equipment
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Principles of Adaptive & Inclusive Training
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Adaptive & Inclusive Workout Programming (in-person and virtual)
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Adapting Methodology
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Upper Extremity Impairments: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Lower Extremity Impairments: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Seated Impairments: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Sensory Impairments: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Intellectual Disabilities: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Neuromuscular Conditions: Safety & Training Considerations + Exercise Adaptations
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Common Impairments Awareness (Neuromuscular, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries, Vision, D/deaf and HOH, Short Stature, Intellectual Disabilities)
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Facility & Program Accessibility
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Inclusive Onboarding
