Advanced Personal Training

Effective fitness instruction and training program design require an exercise specialist trainer to combine professional experience with strategies underpinned by scientific evidence. This course allows trainers to develop an evidence-based, deeper understanding of the scientific rationale behind important components of personal training, such as monitoring fitness and training program design. Explore the latest information that synthesizes the findings of cutting-edge scientific research to identify optimum training methods and dispel some myths that are prevalent in the fitness industry.

The reference book is written by internationally renowned experts from several disciplines, including strength and conditioning, physiology, psychology, and nutrition. Contributions have also been made from esteemed academics who have conducted some of the scientific studies discussed. The authors have interpreted and summarized the scientific evidence and produced evidence-based recommendations, allowing professionals to explore the latest concepts and research findings, apply them in practice and designing training programs female clients.

This is the essential invaluable resource for fitness courses, exercise science degree programs and continued professional development for exercise professionals.

Learning Objectives

• Develop an evidence-based, deeper understanding of the scientific rationale behind important components of personal training.
• Synthesize the findings of cutting-edge scientific research to identify optimum training methods.
• Understand latest concepts and research findings in advanced personal training, apply them in practice and designing training programs female clients.

Exam & Book Info

• Exam: 165 true/false statements. Downloadable. Unlimited retakes. View our "How It Works" video.
• Book: Paperback, 350pp. Nov 2021. ISBN-13: 978-0367904029

Continuing Education Info

• Accepted by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) and may be used towards the continuing education (CE) requirement for Athletic Trainers (ATC). View more here.
• Accepted by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and may be used towards the continuing education credit (CEC) requirement for ACSM professionals. View more here.
• Level of difficulty: 4/Mastery
• Learning Domains: 1, 2