Introduction to EXERSHINEkids®: A Self-Paced Course for Pediatric OTPs
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Move. Regulate. Connect. SHINE.
Presented by Amy Wheadon, OT, OTD, OTR, CPT, YESÂ
Why This Framework Matters
Pediatric OTPs everywhere are noticing the same thing. Kids are moving less, struggling more, and losing confidence in their bodies and themselves. Technology, reduced recess, increased academic demands, and post-COVID shifts have left children with fewer opportunities to move, play, and regulate naturally.
And as clinicians, we feel it too. The sessions that used to flow with play now feel harder to sustain. Kids are dysregulated, fatigued, and disconnected. Traditional sensory and motor tools help, but they’re not always enough.
That’s where the EXERSHINEkids® Framework comes in.
Rooted in evidence and grounded in the power of occupational therapy, this framework transforms high-intensity exercise into a purposeful, sensory-informed, and socially connected intervention that builds regulation, confidence, and participation.
When movement becomes meaningful, it doesn’t just support the body... it changes the brain, the emotions, and the way a child engages in life.
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What You’ll Learn in This Intro Course
This self-paced, distance learning course is designed specifically for pediatric OTPs who want to understand how to intentionally and effectively integrate exercise into their practice in a way that aligns with OT theory and produces real functional change.
Through engaging videos and case-based examples, you’ll learn how to:
- Connect high-intensity movement with sensory regulation and participation goals
- Design occupation-centered, exercise-based activities that foster confidence and belonging
- Integrate short bursts of exercise into your clinic, home based or school based sessions, even with minimal equipment
- Understand the neurophysiological “why” behind exercise as a regulatory tool
- Reignite your creativity and sense of purpose as an OTP
Who This Is For
This course is for pediatric occupational therapy practitioners who are:
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Feeling stuck or uninspired in their current treatment approaches
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Seeing more kids struggling with regulation, attention, or motivation
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Looking for fresh, evidence-based ways to make sessions fun and effective again
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Wanting to bridge the gap between sensory integration, exercise science, and meaningful occupation
Whether you work in schools, outpatient clinics, or community settings, this training will give you the confidence and structure to bring high-intensity movement into your sessions safely and effectively.
Why You’ll Love It
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This isn’t just another CEU course.
It’s a reminder of why you became an OT in the first place.
You’ll walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to transform your sessions with an approach that brings joy, movement, and purpose back into therapy.
And the best part? You can complete it on your own time! No live attendance, no pressure, just practical tools you can use immediately.
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Intro to EXERSHINEkids is a self paced, distance learning course that is on demand, so you can start learning right away!
And as a BONUS, this Introductory Course Includes a FREE 1-Month Individual Membership
With your enrollment in this introductory course, you’ll receive one full month of complimentary access to the EXERSHINEkids Individual Membership- an ever-growing library of ready-to-use, exercise-based treatment ideas designed specifically for pediatric OTs.
Your free month includes:
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A fully developed intervention plan complete with done for you visuals and theme based treatment ideas!
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Session ideas targeting:
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Gross motor
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Sensory-motor
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Fine motor
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Visual-motor
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Writing prompts
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A “15 Ways to Use It” handout with creative, high-intensity ways to use one of the most common pieces of pediatric OT equipment
After your free month, membership automatically continues at $25/month (cancel any time)Â