50Credits

Recommended Course Plan

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

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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 Credit

Lesson 1: Anatomical Position & Anatomical Directions

1 Credit

Lesson 2: Planes of Motion

1 Credit

Lesson 3: Joint Actions

1 Credit

Lesson 4: Synovial Joints

1 Credit

Lesson 5: Basics of the Human Movement Systems

1 Credit

Lesson 6: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular Motion

1 Credit

Lesson 7: Scapular Muscles

1 Credit

Lesson 8: Introduction To Deltoids

1 Credit

Lesson 9: Rotator Cuff

1 Credit

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

1 Credit

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

1 Credit

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

1 Credit

Lesson 13: Hip Flexors and Anterior Thigh Muscles

1 Credit

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

1 Credit

Lesson 15: Hamstrings and Adductors

1 Credit

Lesson 16: Ankle Joint Actions and Muscles

1 Credit

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

1 Credit

Lesson 18: The Spine and Trunk Muscles

2. Strength and Power Progressions

3 Credits

Leg Exercise Progressions

1 Credit

Back Exercise and Pulling Progressions

1 Credit

Chest Exercises and Pushing Progressions

1 Credit

Deadlift Exercises and Deadlift Progressions

2 Credits

Lower Body Power Exercises

2 Credits

Upper Body Power Exercises and Total Body Power Exercises

3. Core Progressions

2 Credits

Bridge and Progressions

2 Credits

Plank Exercise and Side Plank Exercise Progressions

2 Credits

Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Activation: Quadruped Exercise and Progressions

4. Exercise Physiology

3 Credits

Muscle Cell Structure and Function

5. Training Goals

2 Credits

Stability Training

3 Credits

Power (High-velocity) Training: Introduction

6. Acute Variables

4 Credits

Acute Variables: Training Load (Weight and Resistance)

3 Credits

Acute Variables: Sets Per Muscle Group

5 Credits

Acute Variables: Training Frequency and Recovery Between Sessions

7. Research: Strength and Performance

1 Credit

Lower Extremity Power Exercise Intensity: Part 1

8. Recommended Electives

Electives

2 Credits

Overhead Squat Assessment: Signs of Dysfunction

2 Credits

Joint Mobilizations: Lower Body (Self-administered)

1 Credit

Plantar Flexor: Release and Lengthening

1 Credit

Hip Flexor: Release and Lengthening

1 Credit

Gluteus Medius Exercises (Activation)

1 Credit

Tibialis Posterior Exercises (Activation)

1 Credit

Tibialis Anterior Exercises (Activation)

2 Credits

Posterior Oblique Subsystem Integration