50Credits

Recommended Course Plan

12Introduction to Functional Anatomy 6Strength and Power Progressions 5Core Progressions 2Exercise Physiology 5Training Goals 9Acute Variables 1Research: Strength and Performance

Recommended Course Plan

50Credits

The following recommended course order will satisfy the credit requirements for all categories, including elective credits.

1. Introduction to Functional Anatomy

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 1: Anatomical Position & Anatomical Directions.

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 2: Planes of Motion

1 CreditEasy

Lesson 3: Joint Actions

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 4: Synovial Joints

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 5: Basics of the Human Movement Systems

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 6: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular Motion

1 CreditEasy

Lesson 7: Scapular Muscles

1 CreditEasy

Lesson 8: Introduction To Deltoids

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 9: Rotator Cuff

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 10: Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, and Teres Major

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 11: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Triceps Brachii, Brachioradialis and Coracobrachialis

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 12: Functional Anatomy by Joint Action and Exercise of the Upper Body

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 13: Hip Flexors and Anterior Thigh Muscles

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 14: The Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, and Piriformis

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 15: Hamstrings and Adductors

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 16: Ankle Joint Actions and Muscles

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 17: Functional Anatomy by Joint Action and Exercise of the Lower Body

1 CreditVery Easy

Lesson 18: The Spine and Trunk Muscles

2. Strength and Power Progressions

3 CreditsHard

Leg Exercise Progressions

3 CreditsHard

Back Exercise and Pulling Progressions

3 CreditsMedium

Chest Exercises and Pushing Progressions

1 CreditEasy

Deadlift Exercises and Deadlift Progressions

2 CreditsMedium

Lower Body Power Exercises

2 CreditsMedium

Upper Body Power Exercises and Total Body Power Exercises

3. Core Progressions

2 CreditsEasy

Bridge and Progressions

2 CreditsMedium

Plank Exercise and Side Plank Exercise Progressions

2 CreditsMedium

Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Activation: Quadruped Exercise and Progressions

4. Exercise Physiology

3 CreditsMedium

Muscle Cell Structure and Function

5. Training Goals

2 CreditsMedium

Stability Training

3 CreditsMedium

Power (High-velocity) Training: Introduction

6. Acute Variables

4 CreditsMedium

Acute Variables: Training Load (Weight and Resistance)

3 CreditsHard

Acute Variables: Sets Per Muscle Group

5 CreditsVery Hard

Acute Variables: Training Frequency and Recovery Between Sessions

7. Research: Strength and Performance

1 CreditMedium

Lower Extremity Power Exercise Intensity: Part 1

8. Recommended Electives

Electives

2 CreditsMedium

Overhead Squat Assessment: Signs of Dysfunction

2 CreditsEasy

Joint Mobilizations: Lower Body (Self-administered)

1 CreditMedium

Plantar Flexor: Release and Lengthening

1 CreditEasy

Hip Flexor: Release and Lengthening

1 CreditMedium

Gluteus Medius Exercises (Activation)

1 CreditEasy

Tibialis Posterior Exercises (Activation)

1 CreditMedium

Tibialis Anterior Exercises (Activation)

2 CreditsVery Easy

Posterior Oblique Subsystem (POS)