Workshop Details
Do you learn better in an interactive environment? Are you interested in sharpening up your personal trainer skills? Let one of our expert instructors assist you with exam preparation by providing you with an understanding of fundamental exercise science concepts that will help you to refine your education and passion for fitness...
Enroll today for the most interactive, social, and comprehensive way to master NFPT principles. NFPT’s hands-on Workshop will equip you with better working knowledge of NFPT material and fundamental exercise concepts with more confidence for successful exam completion!
The NFPT 2-Day Workshop includes:
- Biomechanics and review of planes of motion
- Understanding muscle tissue types and muscle fiber
- Basic human anatomy
- Understanding cellular adaptations to imposed demands
- Anatomy of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system
- Understanding energy systems, ATP production, and related training methods
- Stretching, to include injury prevention and management
- Legal and professional practices
- Understanding wellness and nutrition
The performance, participation, and understanding of:
- Blood pressure testing
- Sit and reach test
- Body composition assessment (Bio-Impedance / Caliper)
- Interpret and prescribe cardiovascular prescriptions based on Karvonen Formula
- Performance of 3-minute step test with result interpretation
- Perform strength test based on percentage with a 10 rep max
- 10 rep sub-maximal Chest Press
- 10 rep sub-maximal Leg Press
- 10 rep sub-maximal Pull Down
- Perform muscle endurance assessments with result interpretation
- One minute sit-up test
- Pull ups (men) or modified pull up (women)
- Push ups (men) or modified push ups (women)
- Active demonstrations of the 17 NFPT recommended base exercises with proper spotting techniques
- Active demonstrations of the 16 NFPT recommended base stretches
Call 877.413.6378 with workshop related questions.