Personal Trainer Certification (CI-CPT), Continuing Education Credits, Fitness and Nutrition certificates at The Cooper Institute. Also offering courses in Personal Training Education, Providing Dietary Guidance, Weight Management Leadership, Balls, Bands, and More, Biomechanics of Resistance Training, Boot Camp and Circuits Leadership, Coaching Healthy Behaviors, CPR - Heartsaver AED Training, Fire Service Fitness Specialist, Health Conditions and Exercise, Health Promotion Director, Indoor Cycling, Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist, Advanced Personal Training, Fit for Duty, Aerobics.
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Biomechanics of Resistance Training

Our most popular specialty course, Biomechanics of Resistance Training, will prepare you to guide your client in all areas of strength training with safety and confidence. This 3-day course gives you a thorough introduction to the muscular structure and appropriate strengthening exercises for the human body through lecture and hands-on practical exercises. Discover strengthening exercises for each area of the body and learn the ultimate "how-to" in strength and resistance training program design and implementation.

Topics Reviewed:

  • Isolated Joint Mechanics
  • Anatomical Design & Function
  • Upper Body Exercises
  • Lower Body Exercises
  • Core Body Exercises
  • Program Design
  • Business Empowerment
  • Practical Demonstration of Skills
    (Topics and/or speakers are subject to change.)

CPR Required: Yes

Contact Hours: 19.0

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

Continuing Education Credits:

The Cooper Institute is a pre-approved CEC provider for the following organizations.

Organization
CEC
Provider Number
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
1.5
--
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
1.6
482
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
1.5
652654
National Strength and Conditioning Association
(CSCS & NSCA-CPT)
2.0
I1018
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
--
TC001
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
--
MEP3089

NOTE: There may be a partial payment option for this course should a student not be able to make their full payment via our online transaction system. Please inquire with one of our course coordinators during normal business hours by calling (800) 635-7050.

Course Registration:

Course Hours:

Friday: (1:00 - 6:30 pm) - CHECK-IN @ 12:15 pm>

Saturday: (8:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Sunday: (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Needed Items:

Notebook paper, #2 pencil for completing test, comfortable work-out clothing, and your valid CPR card

Class Location Dates  

Dallas, Texas

11/05/2010 - 11/07/2010 

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The Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) Exam is NOW AVAILABLE in professional testing centers nationwide!

You will be able to schedule an exam date, time, and location that is convenient for you!