NASM-SFS case studies
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The NASM Senior Fitness Specialization (SFS) is a self-paced online specialization course for fitness professionals who want to coach older adults. NASM describes it as evidence-based training for balance, mobility, strength, bone health, fall prevention, and longevity, aimed at helping clients move better, keep their independence, and stay active. The NASM-SFS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,752 words.
1The Detox Diet, the Swollen Calf, and the Boundaries of Practice
Miriam is a 72-year-old retired teacher who began walking 15 minutes three times weekly after her physician cleared her for exercise. Her history includes hypertension (BP today 148/86), type 2 diabetes (A1c 7.8%), obesity (BMI 31), and bilateral knee osteoarthritis (pain 4/10 after walking).
540 words, about 3 min2Dizziness After the Bike: Orthostasis, Medication, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Raymond is a 78-year-old widower who lives alone and wants to begin twice-weekly strength training to stay out of a nursing home. He has hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and mild cognitive impairment.
539 words, about 3 min3Choosing a Balance Assessment in a 30-Minute Slot
Elena is an 80-year-old retired seamstress who lives independently and wants a balance program after tripping on a rug at home three weeks ago. She did not fall but grabbed a doorframe and felt shaky afterward.
557 words, about 3 min4Gardening Again With Osteoporosis, Knee Pain, and a Walker
Frank is an 84-year-old retired farmer who wants to garden again this spring. He has severe right knee osteoarthritis (pain 5/10 at rest, 7/10 with walking), osteoporosis at the femoral neck (T-score minus 2.9), hypertension, and a fear of falling after a fall in the garage last year that caused a wrist fracture.
589 words, about 3 min5Launching a Small-Group Senior Program: Break-Even, Risk, and Referral Partners
Priya is an independent trainer with 10 years of general fitness experience who recently earned the Senior Fitness Specialist credential. She wants to launch a small-group senior program at a local senior center.
527 words, about 3 min