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CANCER FITNESS INSTITUTE -

Upcoming 2011 Dates for the Cancer Fitness Institute

September 26-27, 2011 - Fruita, Colorado

October 19-20, 2011 - Colorado Springs, Colorado in cooperation with Penrose Hospital

CALL 303-231-0943 TO REGISTER.

Continuing Education Units—The Colorado Professional Certification Board has approved this training for 1.4 Continuing Education Units. 

The TWO-DAY training program includes:
o Fitness assessment procedures, covering all levels of cancer clientele
o Exercise prescription that incorporates cancer-specific limitations on each client.
o Implementation of prescription
o Organization of class structure
o Hands on assessment experience
o Cancer-related exercise challenges
o Information on chemotherapy & radiation treatments, including associated side effects
o Surgical sites and limitations associated with them
o All necessary forms and procedures provided to run the program
o Ongoing support and consultation with Summit/CancerFit exercise physiologist on unique participant needs
o Training and Reference Manuals
o Certification of Completion for qualifying individuals

REVIEWS

"The groundwork completed by Summit/CancerFit provides an excellent cancer rehab foundation for the recovering cancer patient."  Keith T., HealthOne

"The training provides you with the knowledge and paperwork you need to run a successful program.  I learned a lot about cancer exercise prescription that I was not able to find on my own.  There's not a lot of research out there but this program takes you through it all." Sarah L., Saint Mary's Center for Health & Fitness

DETAILS

How is the Cancer Fitness Institute's training unique?
The Cancer Fitness Institute's Summit Cancer Solutions/CancerFit exercise program is a complete turn-key program. Participants will leave with the knowledge, experience, and related paperwork to bring a cancer exercise program to their own organization.

Other programs offer instruction on how to conduct a physical assessment of a cancer

survivor and design an exercise regime -- we give you the whole business in a box! 

You leave our training with everything you need to start your own program.

Minimum requirements for participation:
ACSM or other accredited certification
Red Cross/First Aid certified
Experience with physical assessments (blood pressure measurements, VO2 calculations, % body fat, familiarity with writing an exercise regimen based on assessment results)

preferred: 2 or 4 year degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or related field

Cost: $390

CALL 303-231-0943 TO REGISTER.

Individuals who have completed the Cancer Fitness Institute training:

Sarah Landry- Reno, NV

Kristin Pimental - Littleton, CO

Jeff Sirovatka - Highlands Ranch, CO

Geri Young - Littleton, CO

Ginny DePetro - Littleton, CO

Lanna Shaffer - Littleton, CO

Gina Caswell - Parker, CO

Paul Serafini - Denver Parks and Recreation - Central Park -(paulserafini@hotmail.com)

Donna Tuttle - Louisville Recreation Center - (tuttle1221@comcast.net)

Cancer Fitness Institute | PO Box 1037| Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80034
303-231-0943 | cpra@cpra-web.org

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