Advanced Resistance & Metabolic Programming

Introduction

This module can be taken as a stand alone CPD Certificate to enhance your professional development. It can also be completed as part of the CYQ Certificate In Personal Training.


Level

  • 3

REPs Accreditation

What Is The Module About?

  • Advanced resistance and cardiovascular training techniques
  • Utilising different methods of training across periodised programmes for health, exercise and sport specific outcomes
  • How to drive programmes to change muscle metabolism whether the goal is weight management, lactate threshold training or muscle development

How Long Does It Last?

  • Pre-reading
  • Three days theory and practical

Who Is The Module Suitable For?

  • Individuals 16 years and over
  • Those working as fitness instructors or wishing to train to become a personal trainer
  • Advanced instructors in exercise referral and personal training

What Qualifications Are Needed?

  • Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise or Exercise To Music (other similar qualifications may be recognised)

What Will Be Studied?

  • Exercise prescription and needs analysis
  • Advanced exercise analysis and advanced programme design
  • Systems of training and adaptations
  • Advanced resistance training techniques
  • Functional and core stability training
  • Anatomical, hypertrophy, strength and power phased training
  • Results based training for weight management programmes
  • Cardiovascular training to include lactate and anaerobic threshold training, weight management programmes and endurance training
  • Cardiovascular training for metabolic, peripheral and power adaptations

How Is It Assessed?

  • Direct observation of two CV and four resistance training systems
  • 12 week periodised programme
  • Viva

Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?

  • No, all course materials will be provided

What Can The Qualification Lead To?

  • Enhanced services as a personal trainer

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