Understanding Down Syndrome

What this course covers

This course prepares health and fitness professionals to design effective, engaging, and inclusive exercise programs for individuals with Down syndrome. Learners will gain an understanding of the genetic basis and health trends in this population, recognize common medical and musculoskeletal conditions, and adapt instruction to accommodate unique learning styles, balance considerations, and processing speeds.

What you’ll learn

Learners will be able to:

1. Understand the genetic basis for Down syndrome and identify key physical activity and health trends in the population.

2. Recognize common underlying medical conditions and common underlying musculoskeletal conditions.

3. Understand specific learning styles, balance considerations, and information processing speed that will impact exercise instruction

4. Understand how behavior and motivation both play a critical role in program compliance.

5. Identify the role of social support in fostering long-term adoption of healthy habits.

6. Understand the importance of, and be able to design, a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for athletes with Down syndrome.

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