Integrating Medicine and Fitness: The LA PALESTRA Method
Course Description
This initial segment of the LA PALESTRA Master Trainer Certification focuses on an in depth understanding of LA PALESTRA’s integrative model. There will be an extensive examination of an interdisciplinary approach to overall Health Care, and standards of professional conduct as they relate to the delivery of services in the industry and at LA PALESTRA specifically. This course will explore the Philosophy, Methodology and Application of LA PALESTRA practices as they relate to both the health care and fitness industries with particular attention being paid to different standards and efficacies of the LA PALESTRA model.
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The objective is to provide each participant with a broad exposure to the psychological, psychosocial, and physiological interventions the LA PALESTRA utilizes.
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LA PALESTRA standards, practices and methodology as they relate to the industry
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An interdisciplinary approach to overall Health Care
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Standards of professional conduct, communication, and ethics
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Understand the importance of data and how proper interpretation relates to efficiency of intervention
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[Level 1: Integrating Medicine and Fitness: The LA PALESTRA Method is CEU accredited]
[Level 1]
Requirements
Participants must be experienced practitioners in the health and fitness field, as well as have practical experience with these concepts and practices.
Course Objectives
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All aspects of LA PALESTRA’s philosophical and methodological strategy of an “interdisciplinary intervention”.
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The importance of the collection and interpretation of data and analysis as it relates to the individual programming requirements of the client
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The importance of standards of professionalism, conduct, and effective communication in the development, maintenance, and successful implementation of an effective program.
Pasquale Manocchia: CEO and Founder, LA PALESTRA C.P.M.
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Paul Knapic: Exercise Specialist, LA PALESTRA C.P.M.
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Deborah Y. Manocchia: Medical Director, LA PALESTRA C.P.M.
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Dawn Poirier: Nutrition Director, Exercise Specialist, LA PALESTRA C.P.M.
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Cassandra Lenza: Behavioral Therapist, LA PALESTRA C.P.M.