Introduction To Personal Training

• Industry Overview
• Scope of Practice For the Personal Trainer
• Professional Conduct and Standards

Clinical Anatomy

• The Skeletal System:
  - Axial
  - Appendicular
  
• The Muscular System:
  - Upper Extremity
  - Lower Extremity
  - Head, Neck and Trunk
• The Articular System
  - Joint Surfaces
  - Joint Axis of Rotation
  - Joint Range of Motion
  

Functional Anatomy

• Fundamental Concepts
• Muscle Group Actions of the Upper Extremity
• Muscle Group Actions of the Lower Extremity
• Muscle Group Actions of the Head, Neck and Trunk
• Balance and Gait
• Posture
• Activity and Analysis

Muscle and Nerve Physiology

• Structure of Skeletal Muscle
• The Nervous System
• Energy Sources for Muscle Contraction
• Joint Tendon and Muscle Receptors
• Adaptability of the Motor System
• The Cardiovascular and Respiratory System

Structural Kinesiology and Biomechanics

• Kinetics: The Description of Movement
• Kinematics: The Application of Forces
• Kinematics of Locomotion and Gait
• Leverage and Length Tension Interactions
• Skeletal Considerations For Movement

Equipment Overview

• Terms and Definitions
• Brands, Vendors and Manufacturers
• Application and Use
• Facility Layout and Design

Exercise Technique

• Modality Specific Exercise Technique
• Resistance Training Exercise Technique
• Cardiovascular Activity Techniques