MASTER TRAINER CERTIFICATE

This course covers training, recovery, motivation, and nutritional strategies to prepare the personal trainer to work with bodybuilders. Upon successful completion of the certification examination.

The Master Trainer Certifcate Program is designed to fully equip graduates with a comprehensive foundation of both the science and practice of personal training, fitness nutrition, and fitness programming for special populations. The curriculum prepares graduates to properly assess, train, and motivate the general population, clients needing fitness nutrition coaching, and special populations. Master Trainers work as: Trainers and Strength Coaches Corporate Health and Wellness Managers Nutrition Specialists Sports Managers

This course integrates the theory of behavioral change with practical strategies for influencing behavioral patterns as they relate to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Students learn the skills needed to effect a qualitative shift in client behavior. Topics covered include the stages of behavioral change, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, commitment strategies, flow, and the experience sampling method.

Students learn the science behind proper nutrition and the art of applying the science as a nutrition coach. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of digestion, metabolism, energy transfer and balance, and the structure and function of macronutrients and micronutrients. Practical components include nutritional goal setting, collecting and analyzing client information, structuring an appropriate nutrition plan based on client level and goals, outcome-based nutrition coaching, and practical plans to help clients overcome common challenges.

This course covers the skills necessary to use evidence based corrective exercise interventions to restore physical performance, improve physical performance, and reduce injury risk for those with movement dysfunctions. Students learn to identify the complex factors associated with poor movement patterns and correct them with the simplest methods possible. Please note: The information provided in this course is for general educational purposes only. The material is not a substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider regarding particular medical conditions and needs.

Specialist in Group Fitness shows you how to use your knowledge and experience as an ISSA certified fitness trainer to design and lead safe and effective group training sessions. The course begins with the scientific foundations for group training design, including training-essential anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, as well as how training elicits various physical adaptations. Material then advances to the practical application of these concepts as they apply to group training program design and implementation. Advanced concepts include programming, assessment, safety, exercises and equipment, class formats, performance nutrition, and marketing your classes.

Examines exercise programming for senior clients including topics on aging and exercise, chronic conditions for older adults, proper assessment, strength, flexibility, contraindicated exercises, and motivation.

Covers all topics related to programming and motivation for athletes including anatomy, physiology, assessment, flexibility, strength, programming for specific sports, athletic nutrition, sports psychology, and injury.

Discusses growth and development, metabolism, physiology, body composition, training, endurance, flexibility, strength, plyometrics, program structure, sports psychology, nutrition, and injury as each relates to children and teens.

This course covers the skills necessary to bridge the gap between medical rehabilitation and post rehabilitation for clients with chronic medical conditions. Students learn to work with and develop exercise programs for individuals suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cardiovascular conditions, orthopedic conditions, asthma, diabetes, cancer, and muscular dystrophy.