NETA CPT case studies
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The NETA Personal Trainer Certification is a credential offered by the National Exercise Trainers Association, a fitness education organization that states it has been helping make great fitness pros for over 50 years and lists its programs as NCCA accredited. The certification sits alongside NETA's Group Exercise Certification, yoga teacher training, Pilates specialty certification, and a long menu of specialty certifications such as Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nutrition Coach, Senior Fitness, and Youth Fitness. The NETA CPT case studies are 5 cases and about 3,655 words.
1Beta-Blocker, HIIT, and a Heart Rate That Lies
Marcus, 54, has trained with you three times a week for eight weeks. He takes metoprolol succinate 50 mg daily for hypertension and has written clearance from his physician for "moderate-to-vigorous exercise." At intake his resting heart rate was 58 bpm and blood pressure 128/78.
696 words, about 3 min2Six Months After ACL Reconstruction and a League Start Date
Priya, 22, plays recreational basketball and is six months out from an ACL reconstruction using a hamstring autograft. Her formal physical therapy ended at five months, and she was told she was "doing great." She wants to be ready for a rec league that starts in six weeks and asks you to add cutting, jumping, and change-of-direction drills.
745 words, about 4 min3Fasted Morning Sessions, Insulin, and a Request for a Meal Plan
Dana, 58, has had type 2 diabetes for nine years and takes insulin glargine 22 units at bedtime plus lispro with meals. Her most recent A1c is 8.4%.
761 words, about 4 min4Osteoporosis, a Community Core Class, and Three Centimeters of Height
Helen, 68, was diagnosed with osteoporosis three years ago (femoral neck T-score minus 2.8) and had a T7 vertebral compression fracture from a low fall at that time. She takes alendronate weekly with calcium and vitamin D.
717 words, about 4 min5A Half Marathon, a Plateau, and a Cold That Will Not Clear
Jordan, 34, is training for a half marathon in five weeks while lifting four days a week, so he is active six days a week and sleeps about five hours a night. Over the last three weeks his easy 5 km time has gone from 22:10 to 23:40 at the same reported effort, his morning resting heart rate has climbed from 52 to 64 bpm, and he has lost 2.5 kg without trying.
736 words, about 4 min