Master Fitness Specialist

This advanced course will take your fitness knowledge to the next level and keep you up-to-date on the latest topics of interest. During this course, you will increase your current knowledge and skills to provide a higher level of personal training for your clients. It is highly recommended that the participant has a health-related college degree or extensive experience in the fitness field. A nationally-accredited personal trainer certification is also highly recommended as a prerequisite.

Preparation Materials:

Are you ready to take this course? Find out by taking our Master Fitness Specialist readiness quiz. Keep in mind, you should know how to conduct basic fitness assessments prior to attending.

Master Fitness Specialist Pre-Test: Download Here
Master Fitness Specialist Answer Key: Download Here
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Topics Reviewed:

Sports Nutrition
Low Back Health/Controversial Exercises
Coronary Risk Factors Medications
Fitness Assessment Update including Submaximal Bike Testing
Cholesterol Update
Body Composition and Weight Control
Physiology of Aging
Strength Training Program Design
Special Population: Diabetes Mellitus
Special Population: Metabolic Syndrome
Special Populations: Pregnancy and Asthma
Basics of Exercise Testing and ECG
Resistive Exercises for Specific Muscle Groups
Ergogenic Aids and Athletic Performance
Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Update
Factors Affecting Metabolic Rate
Interval Training
Activity Classes

CPR Required: Yes

Contact Hours: 30.0

This is a curriculum-based testing course. Students who complete the course and pass both the written and practical exams will receive a Cooper Institute Certificate.

Class Location	Dates	Registration Contact
Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431	July 14-18, 2008	Heather Marshall hmarshal@jjc.edu (815) 280-2437