Fight For Hearts in partnership with Syracuse University’s Exercise Science department created a unique certification aimed at youth fitness training. Combining the latest in exercise science, chronic disease management, and practical youth fitness knowledge, we were able to provide a one of a kind learning experience. We are taking the athletes approach to train our youth in the sport of ‘Health’. This means that CYWC is aimed at non-athlete population.

Our goal is to not only provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to train children, but also require coaches to move well, demonstrate exercise correctly, have a coaching voice, and lead successful wellness programs. With safety in mind, coaches will learn how to progress/regress exercises based on abilities, increase engagement, learn about special needs children and much more. Combining and online exam and in person practical, sets CYWC as the only youth program of its kind with the strictest passing criteria.

CYWC is helping you become the best trainer in the sport of Health.

Who is this for

We created this certification from our experience working with various different partners. Our goal is to get the following groups certified:

• Community Center Staff

• School District Staff

• Parents

• Fitness Trainers

If you are a business or a facility that works with children, reach out to us and we can discuss on location staff training. We believe that educating as many adults will help create sustainable youth wellness programs, and decrease the chronic disease epidemic. Reach out to us to learn more.

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WHY CYWC?

Our 7 lesson plan

Our Level 1 certification includes the following online lessons:

1. The sport of “Health” - Understanding chronic disease risk factors and the general recommendation on how to train for wellness

2. Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology - Learn the basic movement patterns, difference between adults and children as well as boys and girls. Addressing special needs youth and much more.

3. Assessment and Safety - Learn how to assess in group settings, both subjectively and objectively.

4. Nutrition - Macronutrients, Micronutrients, popular diets (vegan, paleo, carnivore, keto etc.) Supplements, and dietary recommendations for youth.

5. Strength Conditioning and Health - We go over everything from Plyometrics, Prilipen’s chart, Stretch Shortening Cycle, Recovery, Energy Systems, and much more.

6. Exercise Classification - Understand each exercise, along with illustrations.

7. Program Design - Learn the Fight For Hearts programming, and how to design a full 60 minute lesson plan combining games, education, teamwork, and the physical guidelines for youth.

Once you pass the online exam, you will schedule an in-person workshop where we will focus on the “art of coaching”, movements, progressions/regressions and program design.

In collaboration with Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, we are working on our new CYWC JUNIOR program. Goal is to develop children coaches who are able to train their peers (under the supervision of an adult CYWC). The program not only focuses on health and fitness education, but also empowerment, leadership, teamwork and payed positions! Combining a Level 1 CYWC with Junior CYWC is a fully sustainable way of running a high quality wellness program in community centers, schools and youth programs. Contact us for more info and timelines!