PRESENTER: David Geslak, ACSM EP-C, CSCS
BRIEF SUMMARY
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder impacting 1 in 36 children in the US. Physical activity levels among individuals with ASD are low, putting them at an increased risk for health-related issues and poor quality of life. Growing research reveals that physical activity provides immense benefits, including physical, cognitive, social, and behavioral. Unfortunately, a consensus on exercise or physical activity is not well understood among schools, the fitness industry, researchers, or the ASD community. The purpose of this webinar is to inform the fitness industry, academia, and medical community about the benefits of exercise and physical activity as well as the opportunities for research and practical applications in the autism community.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Critique the FITT principal and physical activity guidelines
- Introduce successful evidence-based practices during exercise for those with ASD
- Identify gaps/needs between the research community and fitness industry
COST
- CEPA professional/associate members: $15
- CEPA student members: $10
- Non-members: $50
- Free registration to those who renew their membership or join today. A coupon code will be included in your membership confirmation email. You will need to return to this registration page and apply the coupon code.
CECs: 1 (one) CEC
RECORDING: This event will be recorded. Access to a recording of this event will be available to all who register for 3 months after the event.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
As an exercise physiologist and fitness coordinator at a school for children with autism, Coach Dave experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. He is the founder of Exercise Connection and is a published author, researcher, keynote presenter and, in partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), he created the Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate®. As a pioneer in the field, Dave's commitment and methodology have been embraced around the world by the autism community, professionals, and higher education. He is a graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Promotion and he was a finalist for ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year (2020) & IDEA’s Fitness Leader of the Year (2022 & 2024).