Online Course
Course components are delivered as printed products:
- The Strength Ball Training, Third Edition e-book
- Study guide
- Continuing education exam
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course you will be able to do the following:
- Select and implement proper assessment techniques to identify areas for improvement.
- Describe proper strength ball exercise technique using step-by-step instructions.
- Determine appropriate strength ball exercises for each body part.
- Explain whole-body primal moves and agility drills that increase strength, mobility, balance, and movement skills.
- Demonstrate proper stretching technique to enhance full-body flexibility and mobility.
- Describe the rationale for program development using the strength ball.
Preferred by elite athletes, fitness experts, and strength and conditioning specialists, stability and medicine ball exercises are essential to developing core power, strength, balance, increased reaction time, coordination, and stability. The Strength Ball Training, Third Edition, course presents those exercises along with instruction in developing resistance training programs that deliver results.
Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, coach, personal trainer, or physical therapist, Strength Ball Training offers you simple assessments to identify the current fitness levels and appropriate starting points of your clients. You can then follow the exercise progressions and modifications to customize each exercise to fit client needs. Many of the exercises incorporate additional types of equipment such as dumbbells, cables, barbells, strength bands, and balance boards. Access to an online library of video demonstrations of complex exercises helps simplify their instruction. This course also offers complete programs for injury prevention, mobility, conditioning, strength, and special populations such as youth. These programs can be used alone or sequenced for longer, more challenging workouts.
The study guide includes a course syllabus, learning objectives, learning activities, and referenced answer key. The study guide emphasizes key concepts of the book and video content to prepare individuals to pass the 50-question exam composed of multiple-choice and true-or-false questions at the completion of the course.
Based on the book of the same name from Lorne Goldenberg and Peter Twist, two of the most respected names in the strength and conditioning industry, the Strength Ball Training CE Course is what strength and conditioning professionals need to enable clients to strengthen their athletic performance.
Audience
A course for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, athletic trainers, fitness instructors, and other certified professionals.
Table of Contents
Course Table of Contents
Course Syllabus
Course Materials
Course Instructions
How to Access the Online Video
Learning Objectives
Learn and Practice With the Strength Ball Training, Third Edition Book and Online Video
Chapter 1 The Strength Ball Advantage
Chapter 2 Training With the Strength Ball
Chapter 3 Assessment
Chapter 4 Core Stabilization
Chapter 5 Core Rotation
Chapter 6 Legs and Hips
Chapter 7 Chest
Chapter 8 Shoulders and Upper Back
Chapter 9 Abdominals, Lower Back, and Glutes
Chapter 10 Biceps, Triceps, and Forearms
Chapter 11 Whole Body
Chapter 12 Flexibility
Chapter 13 Strength Ball Programs
Online Video Content
Learning Activities Answer Key
Exam and Evaluation
Exam Answer Sheet
Exam
Course Evaluation
Certificate Information