May 2010 IDEA Fitness Journal Test 2: Research: Cardiovascular Health Goals and Lower-Back Pain in Kids and Teens

This course covers two important issues that affect many people on a daily basis, cardiovascular health and lower-back pain. You’ll learn about the American Heart Association’s proactive agenda for the next decade with regard to measuring, monitoring and improving cardiovascular health. Gain knowledge of some startling statistics on cardiovascular disease and stroke, and become educated on the warning signs of stroke and how to achieve the ideal cardiovascular health. Another problem that plagues many people is lower-back problems, and research is beginning to focus on children and teenagers to catch the problem early. Through your reading, you’ll gain insight into the anatomy of the lower back, current research on the causes of kids’ and teenagers’ back pain, and how to market and apply your knowledge to clients. So much life-enriching information, all in one course.