Strength Training 2nd Edition Online CE Course With Print Book

This package includes the following:

• Strength Training, Second Edition, book
• Online study guide
• Online continuing education exam

Developed by a team of experts chosen by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training, Second Edition Online CE Course, provides an unmatched depth of coverage on all aspects of developing strength. It addresses critical topics such as strength assessments and includes the essentials of program design, guidance on nutrition for strength development, and thorough coverage of how muscles are trained and how they grow, setting the stage for optimal results.

The included exercises feature color photos and cover the use of nearly every piece of equipment available, allowing you to tailor workouts to each client. Whether you’re designing a new resistance training program or fine-tuning an existing regimen, Strength Training Online CE Course will help you ensure proper technique, safety, and progressions for proven success in increasing muscle mass, strength, power, and muscular endurance.

The study guide includes learning activities, along with an answer key, to help you prepare for the course exam. Once you complete the course and pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to do the following:

• Understand the science and physiology of strength training and the factors that contribute to the development of strength.
• Know the principles of strength training and effective strength training program design.
• Use a variety of testing and assessment tools to evaluate strength and power and interpret the results to design effective training programs.
• Understand the principles of proper nutrition and hydration for strength training.
• Design safe and effective endurance training programs to meet specific goals for a variety of abilities and ages.
• Be familiar with a variety of strength training programs, exercises, and training plans to maximize the development of strength.

Audience

Strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and other fitness professionals.

Chapter 1. Muscle Anatomy 101 
Chapter 2. How Muscle Grows 
Chapter 3. Types of Muscle Training 
Chapter 4. Nutrition for Muscle Growth 
Chapter 5. Strength Assessment 
Chapter 6. Types of Strength and Power Training 
Chapter 7. Workout Schedule and Rest 
Chapter 8. Safety, Soreness, and Injury 
Chapter 9. Upper-Body Exercises 
Chapter 10. Lower-Body Exercises 
Chapter 11. Torso Exercises 
Chapter 12. Explosive Movements 
Chapter 13. Beginner Programs 
Chapter 14. Intermediate Programs 
Chapter 15. Advanced Programs 
Chapter 16. Youth Programs 
Chapter 17. Senior Programs 

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field.

Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is a former president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Board of Directors. In 2014, he received the NSCA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with the association. Dr. Brown holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Formerly a high school physical education teacher and coach of numerous sports, he is now a professor of strength and conditioning in the department of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. He and his wife, Theresa, reside in Buena Park, California.