Pre Postnatal Exercise Scope of Practice
The Fitness Alberta Pre and Postnatal Exercise Leader is certified to:
- Design, modify and lead a safe pre and postnatal *session by providing effective and appropriate exercises to meet the stated workout objectives and needs of participants
- Lead pre and postnatal workouts based on Fitness Alberta standards and guidelines
- Lead participants that are apparently healthy, or cleared for physical activity as indicated by completion of an evidence-based pre-screening tool, i.e. Par-Q+, ePARmed-x
- Incorporate the use of appropriate equipment based on identified or implied needs of pre and postnatal participants
- Act as a fitness resource to inform participants about exercise options and recommendations before, during and after pregnancy
- Use Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and World Health Organization (WHO) Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health
- Refer clients to appropriate health care providers when participants have questions or concerns outside this scope of work
*session is defined as a group exercise or individual personal training facilitated session, provided the leader has a current Fitness Alberta/AFLCA certification in group exercise or personal training
ParQ+: Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire