Everything you need to know to improve strength, speed, agility and coordination for professional, or amateur athletes. This ever-expanding field can open several possible career paths for you in personal training. Arm yourself with the knowledge and credentials to succeed.
12 month plan
The main course text includes everything you need to become an ISSA Performance Enhancement Specialist. The course material is continually updated with new information so you can be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date information available.
This online handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of personal trainer concepts.
The practice exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials; so while you're reading you're preparing for the exam at the same time.
ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab with over 250 animated exercises. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
ISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. One No-cost Retest (if necessary).
Our online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide.
All ISSA members get a free website to support their personal trainer careers online. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online! To learn more about this benefit, click here.
All ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through.
Our course material is continually updated so you can be sure you're receiving the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
Apply the principles of metabolism, muscle anatomy, biomechanics, training, and adaptation to create a periodized conditioning program for an athlete based on starting fitness level and sport-specific goals.
Describe the components of human tissues including bones, joints, and muscle fibers.
Describe the musculoskeletal system, body mechanics, and body musculature in relation to exercise and movement.
Identify energy systems and which system is activated by particular activities.
Explain how the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculatory systems respond to exercise. Measure and classify body composition for athletes.
Properly assess, monitor, and evaluate an athlete's fitness level and progress toward goals.
Describe exercises intended to increase endurance, flexibility, strength, power, and speed.
Design sport-specific exercise programs for athletes.
Identify the sports psychology principles and techniques that assist athletes in achieving the mental preparedness necessary for optimal performance.
Apply the principles of basic nutrition and supplementation as they pertain to athlete's health and fitness goals.
Identify the causes of overtraining and injury and incorporate injury prevention into the training program.
Identify the situation(s) when it is necessary to seek out a doctor's assistance with exercise design and/or injury needs.
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