Health Profile Assessment Training Program

ACE (The American Council on Exercise) and ACSM (The American College of Sports Medicine) approved provider.

CECs: 3.5 (ACE) and 35 (ACSM)

With a duration of 40 hours, plus certification time, the HPA training program introduces students gradually to all theoretical and practical aspects of performing Health Profile Assessments. Our program will equip the student with a full range of skills that will add value to the personal training experience. The HPA certification can also open doors towards involvement with corporate health and wellness campaigns.

The program has been designed under direct guidance of the HPA method's creators and meets the highest standards in the Health Assessment field. Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge, as well as computer and math skills are required for those who aim to become successful Health Profile Assessors.

Training Outline

The HPA training focuses on developing the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to perform HPA Health Profile Assessments. The introductory part of the training contains an overview of basic anatomy and physiology information related to the HPA method. Students will also learn the backgrounds of measuring pulse, blood pressure, height and weight. Measurement units used for HPA will also be presented according to both US and Metric Systems.

During the core HPA training, students will learn the scientific principles of the HPA method, including the basics of submaximal tests, oxygen uptake and fitness level calculation and assessment. Skeletal measurements and calculation of body composition and healthy weight range will also be explained and practiced. Students will learn how to optimally perform a submaximal test on a cycle ergometer according to the client's unique health situation.

The principles of communication and active listening will also be taught, as well as interviewing techniques to use during the Health Profile Assessment in order to ascertain relevant information regarding a client's health status.

Additionally, students will be able to interpret all data obtained in the assessment process and guide the client towards choosing an appropriate health improvement program. Students will actively use the Plustoo software while performing HPA's in a class environment and will also create statistical data for groups of individuals.

Plustoo Software

Plustoo is an Internet based software, specifically designed for the HPA. Plustoo is used for both assessment and statistics, allowing fast, easy and reliable results. The data can be easily and safely stored. Plustoo allows for easy comparison of HPA's performed at different moments in time for the same person.

Compilation of statistics for large groups of people is a major part of the software, making it a valuable tool for employee health management programs.

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