ABOUT THE COURSE

This is both a theoretical and practical module, the course content focuses on sport specific conditioning and program design for athletes.

This continued educational course is offered as a compact module only

The compact module is offered once a year and lectures held over one weekend including Friday evening.

OUTCOME OF COURSE

After successfully completing this module, the learner will be competent to design and develop individual training programs for high performance athletes.

PRIOR LEARNING REQUIRED

• Level 1 Certification - Exercise Science or equivalent allied health field degree / diploma

• Personal Fitness Trainer

COURSE SYLLABUS

• Energy Systems

• Periodisation

• Identifying and Evaluating the Demands of a Sport

• Aerobic Endurance

• Training Target Heart Rate

• Strength, Speed and Muscle Endurance

• Agility

• Rest, Recovery and Restoration

• Fitness Testing and Organization

• Program Design

EXAMS

• No examination is required for this continued educational module but the learner is required to complete worksheets.