International Youth Conditioning Association
About the IYCA
The International Youth Conditioning Association is the premier international authority with respect to athletic development and youth participant-based conditioning. The IYCA validates research and provides appropriate examples of practical application for working with young athletes and youth participants at large.
The IYCA establishes industry norms with respect to safe, effective and clinically sound means of optimally developing injury-free, emotionally sound and functionally gifted young athletes and participants.
Incorporated in 2004, the goal at the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) is to unite the youth fitness and sports industry by providing a solid leadership and defining voice within the field of conditioning and developing youngsters.
School Locations
Illinos
Aon Center
200 East Randolph
Lower Level 1
Chicago, IL 60601
At the Corporetum
550 Warrenville Rd.
Lower Level
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Course Schedules Illinois
Classes begin four times a year: January, April, July and October.
Night Option
- Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 – 10:30pm
Day Option
- Friday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Plus one Sunday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
For more information, please call admissions at 312-819-9590 or e-mail annetteryan@nptichicago.net.
North Carolina
Harris Professional Building
8424 Old Statesville Road
Unit 140
Charlotte, NC 28268
Rapid Fitness
7101 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27613-7146
Course Schedules North Carolina
Classes begin two times a year: January and July.
Charlotte, NC
01-14-2011 to 04-22-2011 | Friday : 9:30am - 2:30pm | Plus a 25 hour internship
07-22-2011 to 10-28-2011 | Friday : 9:30am - 2:30pm | Plus a 25 hour internship
Raleigh, NC
01-14-2011 to 04-22-2011 | Friday : 9:30am - 2:30pm | Plus a 25 hour internship
07-15-2011 to 10-21-2011 | Friday : 9:30am - 2:30pm | Plus a 25 hour internship
Day Option
- Friday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Plus one Sunday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
For more information, please call admissions at 1-800-785-1042 or e-mail maureen@nptifitness.com or alan@nptifitness.com.
Description
The professional will explore and examine the scientific foundations underpinning the field of youth fitness and sport training. The professional will also learn to practically apply these principles in a sound and developmentally appropriate manner that will enhance client movement efficiency and aptitude while preventing injury.
Admission Requirements
You must be a high school graduate and have a clean criminal background check. A clean background check means no felony or misdemeanor crimes in the last 7 years, and no child related offenses at any period. If you should have a misdemeanor on your screening results, you are allowed to make an appeal to the IYCA Standards Board.
Tuition and Fees
$1260.00
Includes all registration fees, textbooks, CPR/AED Certifications and Level 1 & Level 2 IYCA Certifications. Flexible payment plans are available. Financial assistance and student loans are also available to qualified applicants.
Course Requirements: 100 Hours
Didactic Requirements
- Developmental fitness: Understanding the process of long-term health and wellness
- Youth fitness and sport training: An international perspective
- Coaching strategies and pedagogical science
- Motor skill development
- Endocrine development and its impact on exercise
- Speed and agility training
- Strength and power training
- Flexibility and mobility development / training
- 6 months of challenging workouts
Practical Requirements
- Coordination development
- Torso and Activation
- Speed and agility
- Strength and power
- Mobility and flexibility
Certification Requirements
- Level 1 – Youth Fitness Specialist Certification
- Level 2 – Youth Fitness Specialist Certification
Clinical Experience Requirements
- Each student must work or volunteer 25 hours towards training young athletes and/or children.
