SAS Coaching Diploma · Lebanon · Women's Health Specialist
Pre/Post Natal Specialist.
The underserved specialty in MENA fitness.
Train women safely through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. A specialty upgrade for qualified personal trainers and clinical practitioners, taught by SAS Coaching Diploma faculty: Dr. Georges Assaf, Dr. Georges Cherfane and Romy Makdissi.
Or email us at sas.cce@sas.edu.lb
Before you enrol
A specialty upgrade, not a first diploma.
Pre/Post Natal is a clinical specialty. You need an exercise prescription foundation or a healthcare background to enrol. The course earns an EREPS EQF Level 5 specialty certificate on top of your existing credential. It does not include a Lebanese Ministry of Education diploma. Choose one of these tracks to enrol:
1
Have an SAS PT Diploma
Any of our PT tracks (Regular, Self-Learning, with or without EREPS upgrade) qualifies. Our most common route. See the PT Diploma →
2
Have an SAS Post-Rehab Diploma
If you already hold the Post-Rehab Specialist diploma, Pre/Post Natal stacks on top as your second specialty. See Post-Rehab →
3
Be a clinical practitioner
Midwives (sage-femme), physiotherapists, doctors of physical therapy and osteopaths can enrol directly. Share your credentials when you apply.
Not sure which track fits? WhatsApp us and we'll walk you through it.
Pricing
$450 · one course, one fee.
Same curriculum, same EREPS Level 5 specialty certificate. No hidden tiers. Several discount paths apply depending on who you are; the early-bird window is open now.
Early registration active · save $90
Next cohort starts August 2026. Register before 15 June 2026 to lock in early-bird pricing.
Pre/Post Natal Specialist
EREPS EQF Level 5 specialty certificate
USD or LBP · pay in full or instalmentsCurrently $360 with early-bird
- Full Pre/Post Natal Specialist curriculum
- Pregnancy physiology + safe programming
- Postpartum recovery + diastasis recti protocols
- Live practicals at Performance First, Beirut
- Practical assessment + feedback
- EREPS Level 5 specialty certificate on completion
- SAS Coach Crew
Who qualifies for a discount?
| Early registration (active now until 15 June 2026) | $360 | save $90 |
| SAS students | $360 | save $90 |
| PF & SAS staff | $250 | save $200 |
| SAS alumni | $400 | save $50 |
| Partner university students (UA, CPA) | $400 | save $50 |
| Standard price (no discount) | $450 | - |
What's in the course
Eight modules built around safe, evidence-based practice.
Pelvic floor anatomy
Function, dysfunction, retraining
Trimester-specific programming
T1, T2, T3 progressions + contraindications
Diastasis recti management
Assessment + safe progression
Postpartum return-to-training
Week 0 to performance return
De Gasquet methodology
Breath, posture, abdominal protection
Working with OB-GYNs
Referral language + clinical communication
EREPS EQF Level 5 certificate
Issued on completion · stacks on your PT credential
Clinic intros
Beirut women's-health network
Where you train
Practicals at Performance First, Beirut.
Pre/Post Natal practical weekends run at Performance First, our sister facility in Lebanon. Floor sessions with real pre- and post-partum cases, in a fully-equipped gym.
Internship hours · Pre/Post Natal specialty
20 supervised internship hours, signed off by a head coach.
Specialty diplomas at SAS require 20 hours of supervised practical work on top of the taught weekends, signed off on the standard SAS internship log. Your one month of free Performance First membership (included with enrollment) is built to cover this. If you already work at another gym you can complete the hours there too · we just need the signed log from the head coach.
Who teaches you
Taught by SAS Coaching Diploma faculty.
Dr. Georges Assaf
PhD Sports Physiology · Olympic Coach
Anchors the programming and load-management modules. 15+ years lecturing.
Dr. Georges Cherfane
Doctor of Physical Therapy · Antonine University
Covers the rehab progressions and postpartum return-to-training case work.
Romy Makdissi
Osteopath D.O. · ESO Paris · De Gasquet certified
Leads the anatomy and physiology modules. Practices as a sports osteopath at Performance First Beirut; previously worked with the Stade Français Top 14 rugby team in Paris.
Common questions
FAQ.
Do I need to be a qualified PT first?
Yes, or have an equivalent background. You need an SAS PT Diploma (any track), an SAS Post-Rehab Diploma, or a clinical practitioner background (midwife, physio, doctor of physical therapy, osteopath). See the Before you enrol section above for the three valid routes.
Is this only for women trainers?
No. Male trainers are welcome and complete the program every cohort. Trust with clients comes from your clinical depth and communication · not your gender.
How long does it take?
12–16 weeks. Cohorts run with scheduled practical weekends at Performance First, Beirut.
Will clients actually pay more?
Yes. Pre/post natal is the most underserved specialty in MENA. Pregnant and postpartum clients search specifically for credentialed trainers · premium rates are the norm.
What about refunds?
All payments are non-refundable, but your fees are transferable to another SAS Coaching Diploma course or a future cohort, with a valid reason and subject to SAS-CCE review. Refunds are only considered in cases of force majeure (documented medical emergencies or other exceptional circumstances). Full policy on our Refund Policy page.
Can I pay in LBP?
Yes · at the SAS reference rate, settled in cash at our Baabda office, or by bank transfer. USD by bank transfer or wire.
Partners & accreditations
Partners and accreditations.
EuropeActive
EREPS · EQF Level 5
Performance First
Maritime Academy
Reserve your seat
Start with a 60-second application.
Tell us your name, contact and tier interest. A Performance First advisor will reach out on WhatsApp within one working day to confirm your seat, walk you through payment options and check that your training background fits.
Prefer to chat first? Tap the WhatsApp button in the header · we reply during Beirut hours.