Online Course
This product is delivered online:
- Continuing education exam
- NOTE: The text Bodybuilding is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included in this version. Purchase this version only if you already own the text or ebook.
Consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading
Bodybuilding. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can offer scientifically supported and experience-based guidelines to help your clients have their best show ever, and pursue continuing education in the process.
Learning Objectives After reading this book and successfully completing the 75-question multiple-choice exam, you will be able to do the following:
- Understand the history of bodybuilding.
- Identify how the bodybuilding divisions differ in their judging criteria.
- Understand the process of obtaining a stage-ready physique.
- Understand nutrition and training techniques used to excel in bodybuilding.
- Determine when a competitor is ready to begin preparing for a competition.
- Identify the poses required in various bodybuilding divisions.
- Understand how to manage nutrition, training, and preparation during peak week.
- Understand what to do after a competition to prepare for a future competition.
Audience
A continuing education course for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and other certified fitness professionals.
About the Author
Peter J. Fitschen, PhD, CSCS, is the owner of FITbody and Physique, where he works full time as a contest prep coach. His combination of education and experience are unique in the sport of bodybuilding. He has a PhD in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in biology with a physiology concentration, and a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. As a researcher, Fitschen has coauthored 18 peer-reviewed publications, including several directly related to bodybuilding contest preparation. He is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has been competing in natural bodybuilding since 2004 and won his natural pro card in 2012.
Cliff Wilson is a professional natural bodybuilder and one of the top physique coaches in the industry, having established himself through his work with competitive bodybuilders and powerlifters. Using a combination of scientifically proven methods and experience-driven techniques, Wilson’s clients have amassed over 100 pro cards, more than 60 professional titles, and 9 world championships. His reputation as a coach has also allowed him to become a noted fitness author, with articles published in dozens of magazines and websites. Wilson is also a noted guest speaker who has given lectures around the world.
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