1 CEC

Are You Ready to Recommend Physical Activity for Pregnant People?

By Margie H. Davenport, Ph.D., FACSM; Michelle F. Mottola, Ph.D., FACSM, FCSEP, FCAHS; Linda E. May, M.S., Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA; Rachel Tinius, Ph.D., FACSM; Samantha McDonald, Ph.D.; Taniya S. Nagpal, Ph.D.; and Janet M. Shaw, Ph.D., FACSM

Traditionally, pregnant individuals were required to obtain medical clearance before beginning or continuing physical activity during pregnancy.  However, with the establishment of the safety and benefits of prenatal exercise, the requirement that all individuals obtain medical clearance for prenatal physical activity is no longer needed.  Importantly, though, identifying the small group of individuals with contraindications remains necessary.  The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) was developed as a self-administered exercise pre-participation screening tool that identifies individuals who may have contraindications to prenatal exercise requiring additional consultation with a health care provider. The GAQ-P can be used with the Health Care Provider Consultation form for Prenatal Physical Activity as a supplemental document to increase the communication between the health care provider, pregnant individual, and fitness professional. 

This course is based on content initially published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® from July - August 2024 and is offered as part of the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®: July - August 2024 CEC Course Bundle. 

All course content will be presented to you electronically after your purchase. To earn your CECs, you must view the course content and pass the quiz (earning a 70% or better).  

This course expires one year (365 days) from the date of purchase. All course content must be completed prior to the expiration date. ACSM will not offer refunds, transfers or course credits for uncompleted courses prior to their expiration date, or for duplicate purchases. ACSM does not allow substitutions, refunds or credits for this course.  

For questions related to your online CEC courses or purchases, email onlinelearning@acsm.org. 

Keywords: pregnancy, prenatal, prenatal exercise