ANCHORAGE, AK | Sunday NOV 8th

FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE TRAINER CERTIFICATE COURSE
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2020/11/08 09:00:00

ATA Certificate Course

The Functional Adaptive Trainer Certificate Course is an interactive single-day course designed to teach coaches, medical professionals, and athletes how to make fitness training accessible to impaired athletes. Participants will learn how to train athletes with a wide range of impairments, from non-permanent (trauma, injury, or illness) to permanent (congenital disorders, combat trauma, automobile accidents, etc.).

Graduates will earn their Functional Adaptive Trainer Certificate and seven (7) professional continuing education units (CEUs) as well as receive a course training guide, additional education resources, and access to our exclusive ongoing mentorship groups.

Here's What You Will Learn!

Common Impairments

Identify the most common physiological and cognitive impairments, and understand the potential impact on training and task accomplishment.

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Movement Adaptations

Learn and practice adapting movements for the most common impairments and physical limitations.

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Treatment & Training

Understand the role the trainer has in a temporarily impaired athlete’s recovery process and a permanently adaptive athlete’s development.

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Inclusive Fitness

Develop one-on-one and class-management strategies to provide an inclusive training environment.

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Common Adaptive Equipment

Identify the most common adaptive equipment (prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, etc.) and understand their affects on movement and task accomplishment.

Safety & Risk Management

Learn effective risk mitigation practices and disability-related laws to increase client safety and reduce business risk.

CrossFit® Preferred Courses provide quality training designed to advance learning and offer continuing education units for the purpose of meeting professional-development requirements.

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Adaptive Fitness Training

ATA Certificate Course: Seminar Outline

9am-5:30pm

  • Adaptive Definitions and Language
  • Workout #1: Completed With a Simulated Impairment
  • Workout Debrief: Lessons Learned
  • Principles of Adaptive Training & Methodology
  • Common Adaptive Equipment
  • Training Considerations and Movement Adaptations for Upper Extremity Impairments, Lower Extremity Impairments, & Seated Athletes
  • Upper and Lower Extremity Movement Breakout
  • Seated Athlete Movement Breakout
  • Safety & Risk Mitigation, Athlete Onboarding and Program Implementation
  • Workout #2: Seated Snatch Technique

Seminar Location: Anchorage, AK

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Meet the Seminar Staff

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Alec Zirkenbach, CCFT

Alec's Bio
Alec Zirkenbach, CCFT

Alec is disabled USN veteran who has founded and operated two successful gyms (Kuwait and San Diego) before managing the Adaptive Training program for CrossFit. His passion is serving disabled veterans like himself by getting them engaged in community-supported fitness programs. Alec has run an adaptive fitness program as a part of Balboa Naval Hospital’s recreational therapy program since 2012 and is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for San Diego State University.

Kevin Ogar, CCFT

Kevin's Bio
Kevin Ogar, CCFT

Kevin is a four times CrossFit Games Competitor (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013), placing as high as 6th (Regionals) in 2012. In 2014 Kevin suffered a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed at the T12 level. His injury only propelled his drive to participate in adaptive sports and has since competed in Adaptive CrossFit and most notably by representing Team USA in Paralympic Powerlifting. He now runs a rehabilitation program through his gym, CrossFit Watchtower, with Craig Hospital and also serves on the board of directors for the non-profit Reveille Project.

Logan Aldridge, CF-L2

Logan's Bio
Logan Aldridge, CF-L2

Logan sustained a traumatic boating accident during competitive wakeboard training at the age of 13, and as a result, his left arm was amputated above the elbow. He quickly adopted a motto and mindset that, “it’s just an arm.” Logan has since competed in sports from the collegiate level all the way to representing Team USA in multiple Paralympic events. Logan is a workout programmer and coach for WheelWOD and is the reigning World’s Fittest Upper-Extremity Adaptive Athlete.

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Chris Stoutenburg, CF-L2

Chris's Bio
Chris Stoutenburg, CF-L2

Chris is a three time Paralympian representing Canada in Wheelchair Basketball (2 Gold, 1 Silver medal). Since his spinal cord injury in college, Chris has founded and operates CrossFit Indestri as well as the first workout programming, resource, and competition platform for adaptive athletes: WheelWOD. Through WheelWOD, Chris programs for and coaches adaptive and able-bodied athletes around the world–some reaching the highest level of competition.

Seminar FAQ

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
  • None!  There are no prerequisites for the course. Anyone is welcome to attend.  You do not need to have any experience working with adaptive athletes or have a prerequisite certification in fitness.
What do I get with the course?
  • Adaptive & Inclusive Training Guide
  • Seminar Workbook
  • Post-Seminar mentorship
  • Trainer Certificate & 7 CEUs
Is this course for trainers, athletes, or medical professionals?
  • The course is designed to educate everyone!  We teach from a perspective of the trainer so that fitness coaches and medical professionals (therapists & practitioners) can learn the methods, techniques, and risk mitigation tactics to best serve the disabled population.  We encourage adaptive athletes to attend since the education will empower you to be a self-advocate and better help your coaching team with your own training.
What is the cost of the course?
  • The course includes a robust training guide, access to movement video libraries, post-course mentorship and more!
  • $479 USD
  • Discounts available for adaptive athletes, first responders, and military (active duty and veterans).  Request a code by emailing info@ata.fit
  • Group / Staff discounts available for four (4) or more registrations from the same organization. Register four (4) attendees and receive a 5th for FREE!  Message us prior to registration info@ata.fit
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Over 900 Trainers, Therapists, and Athletes Like You Have Attended

Here's What Some Of Them Had To Say

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I just wanted to say that the Adaptive Training course was awesome! My instructors did a wonderful job. They gave me so much knowledge and tools for me to start training my adaptive athletes. I cannot wait to use them. Thank you for offering this course and I am so excited to be a part of this!!

Rachael C. CF-L1, CPT
Atlanta, GA

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This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. The staff was amazing! Not only was the course information super in-depth and helpful, but the coaches’ stories made the material personal.

Kimberly S.
Tampa, FL

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I must say that this was the best specialty course ever! I learned a lot, it was really interesting. The seminar staff are awesome, and they could explain everything really well.

Geraldine S.
Germany