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| Candidate Profile |
College students, professionals in the fitness field, individuals in a community or fitness setting without a degree
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| Work Setting |
Community/ public health settings, health clubs, corporate fitness centers, university recreation centers
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Scope of Practice (abridged) |
Works with people with a disability who are healthy or have medical clearance to exercise and were referred or currently under the care of a physician or healthcare professional. Leads and demonstrates safe, effective and adapted methods of exercise. Writes adapted exercise recommendations, understands precautions and contraindications to exercise for people with disabilities and is aware of current ADA policy for recreation facilities and standards for accessible facility design.
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| Recommended Competencies |
A CIFT is a fitness professional who assesses,
develops and implements an individualized exercise program for persons
with a physical, sensory or cognitive disability, who are healthy or
have medical clearance to perform independent physical activity. CIFT
professionals hold a current NCCA-accredited health/fitness
certification and CPR and AED certifications. In addition to knowledge
of exercise physiology, exercise testing and programming, a CIFT has
knowledge in inclusive facility design and awareness of social inclusion
for people with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Additionally the ACSM / NCPAD CIFT demonstrates and leads safe, effective and adapted methods of exercise; writes adapted exercise recommendations, understands precautions and contraindications to exercise for people with disabilities; is aware of current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy specific to recreation facilities (U.S. Access Board Guidelines) and standards for accessible facility design and can utilize motivational techniques and provide appropriate instruction to individuals with disabilities to enable them begin and continue healthy lifestyles.
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