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Online Exam Without Book

The Happy Runner Online CE Exam Without Book

Author: Human Kinetics

$60.00 USD

This title will be released on December 04, 2025


Online Exam Without Book
$60.00 USD

ISBN: 9781718258204

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Online Exam Without Book

Approved Credits:

Human Kinetics strongly recommends that you complete your exam within the calendar year of your date of purchase to ensure approved credits do not expire for your organization.

NOTE: The book The Happy Runner is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 75 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading The Happy Runner. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can help clients run fast, run long, and run happy.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the overall philosophy of creating a healthier and happier runner.
  •  Discuss why results should matter less, and explain how kindness and self-acceptance positively affect running.
  • Explain why the authors recommend that 80 percent of running training should be easy running.
  • Describe how running can be used as an action-based therapy to lessen the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Understand why the 20 percent rule is critical for creating a faster and more efficient runner.
  • Recognize the benefits of performing strides to help boost running economy.
  • Discuss the impact of hill training on overall running performance.
  • Define the role of cross-training in a running program.
  • Describe the use of rest and recovery methods in creating a happy runner.
  • Explain why tapering is a complicated process that is necessary for faster times.
  • Understand why sleep is crucial for improving running performance.

Audience

Strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, athletic trainers, and other certified fitness professionals.