Equal, But Not the Same!-The C.H.E.K. Institute

Paul presents his scientifically founded approach to training females. Based upon current research and years of clinical experience treating orthopedic disorders in women, this seminar is sure to provide a paradigm shift for the exercise professional.

This course addresses the following concerns:

How the female client differs from the male and why specific exercise programming for females is essential.
How to recognize common joint instabilities and orthopedic concerns in females.
How to correct common postural problems in women.
Hormonal and nutritional considerations that need to be taken into account when designing effective programs for females.
Corrective exercises that address these common female concerns.
The science behind designing exercise programs to meet females’ esthetic goals.

This course will provide cutting edge information sure to improve your success with female clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to complete?
C.H.E.K Institute recommendation – 15 hours

This is dependent on the person taking the course and the reasons they are taking it. Some people only needing Continuing Education Credits will watch the videos once through and successfully pass the test. Other people who are more interested in learning the information or are interested in taking it as a prerequisite for Level II of the C.H.E.K Certification Program will sometimes watch the videos 2-3 times through. Given that there are over 5 hours of videotape in this course, it will take at least this long to complete. All this being said, we recommend that people spend 15 hours studying the course materials before taking the test.

Is this course good for someone who is not a trainer?
This course will provide anyone interested in female health concerns with valuable information they can use with themselves or others. Though this course was designed for a variety of professions and contains some technical information in it, the way the information is presented is dynamic, easy to follow and will by understood by the majority of people who watch it. One of the benefits of the course being on video is that it can be rewound as many times as necessary until a concept is understood. It offers the general consumer information and exercises that can be immediately applied to their life and fitness programs.