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AAPT Continuing Education courses are evidence-based and focused on building practical skills. In all personal training settings, whether one-on-one training or group exercise, the fitness professional must provide programming that is at once challenging enough to produce physical change and sound enough to manage risk for the client. Because many circumstances call for special considerations and techniques, the workshops below are designed to help you improve your fitness practice by expanding your knowledge and skill set in specialized areas. We want you to leave each of these courses with the ability to immediately apply the content learned in a safe and confident manner.
AAPT Continuing Education courses are accredited by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for Continuing Education Credit (CEC). If you have a personal training certification from an organization other than ACSM (such as NSCA, NASM, or ACE), you may still apply ACSM-CECs toward the maintenance of your certification—click here for information.
Here's the course roster with descriptions and links to submit registration forms.
Course Roster
Home-Based Personal Training, Part I: Equipment
Home-Based Personal Training, Part 2: Programming
Program Design for a Healthy Spine
Flexibility and Myofascial Release
Training for Marathons and Endurance Events
Pre/Postnatal Fitness: Safe and Effective Training Strategies
Advanced Programming for Muscle Hypertrophy
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Becoming Independent: Transitioning from Employee to Self-Employed
Exercise Psychology: the Science behind Motivation and Behavior Change
COURSE DETAILS
BAck to the topHome-Based Personal Training, Part 1: Using the Equipment
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
As an increasing number of clients prefer to exercise at home, more and more trainers are pushing sofas aside to make room for fitness. In Part I of this two-part practical course series, you will learn how to address the equipment challenges that often accompany training in-home with minimal space. Through the use of a variety of fitness equipment, including resistance bands, stability balls, manual resistance, and more, you will gain a repertoire of training strategies that are both effective for in-home use and easy to transport.
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Home-Based Personal Training, Part 2: Programming
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
This course is designed to follow Home–Based Personal Training, Part I: Equipment. In Part I, you mastered the equipment challenges of home-based training. In Part II of this practical two-part course series, you will gain the tools necessary to build a successful in-home training business based on effective programming with minimal space. Through practical instruction and real-life case studies, you will learn how to effectively manage in-home sessions, create engaging workouts, and progress your in-home clients safely.
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Program Design for a Healthy Spine
HOURS: 3 | CECS : 3 | Fee: $125.00
Four out of five people in the United States will experience lower back pain at least once during their lives. It is one of the most common reasons for which people go to the doctor or miss work. This AAPT course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to develop fitness programs for clients suffering from back pain. The first segment of the curriculum serves as a refresher on the functional anatomy of the spine and core, discussing the most common disorders of this area that affect movement patterns. Limitations and current medical management will also be discussed. The second segment of the curriculum focuses on the creation of practical and safe exercise programming options for the back and core in order to restore movement and improve back health.
NYC: TBA
Boston: TBA
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Flexibility and Myofascial Release
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Flexibility and fascial mobility are vital for proper movement. When our fascial system inhibits movement, we feel tightness and sometimes pain with movement. The first segment of this AAPT course serves as a review of key flexibility principles, as well as a discussion regarding the controversies and fallacies of flexibility training. In the second segment of the course, you will practice utilizing a variety of tools to improve fascial mobility – including foam rollers and myofascial balls – and learn an array of effective, dynamic flexibility techniques that also challenge core, balance, and stability.
NYC: TBA
Boston: TBA
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Training for Marathons and Endurance Events
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Marathons are considered by many to be the ultimate athletic challenge. Running a marathon is indeed a feat, and it should also be a rewarding and safe experience. As the event becomes more popular, however, many are attempting it without the proper training program, which can lead to the development of lifelong injuries. In this AAPT course, you will learn how to help your clients successfully prepare for marathons or similar endurance events. Endurance physiology, injury prevention, flexibility, and cross training strategies will be discussed. Practical tips regarding footwear, clothing, weather conditions, and other concerns will also be provided.
NYC: TBA
Boston: TBA
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Pre/Postnatal Fitness: Safe and Effective Training Strategies
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Getting regular exercise is one of the best things a pregnant woman can do for her body, both during her nine-month prenatal journey as well as during her postnatal recovery. By following the proper guidelines, maternity fitness can be a safe and rewarding experience for both trainer and client. In this AAPT course, you will learn how to develop sound training programs that address the unique biomechanical and physiological changes occurring during the pre- and postnatal period. Programming for resistance, cardiovascular and flexibility training is discussed in detail, with insight provided on how to modify techniques based on the individual needs of the client. Contraindications to exercise are addressed with respect to each trimester.
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Aging, Achy, and Active Knees
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Knee pain is one of the most common ailments experienced by personal training clients. It can also be a frustrating obstacle in the way of fitness goals and exercise enjoyment. This AAPT course deconstructs the practical anatomy of the lower extremity in order to appropriately choose exercises, stretches and other programming elements that improve knee function. The curriculum focuses specifically on three distinct personal training populations: 1) the aging, 2) the knee pain sufferers, and 3) the very active who need to maintain proper knee function long-term.
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Advanced Programming for Muscle Hypertrophy
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Muscle development is of primary interest to those who partake in resistance training. But developing muscle size, as opposed to strength or endurance, involves its own unique set of considerations. This AAPT course elucidates the science behind optimizing muscular hypertrophy, exploring how factors such as exercise modality, training to failure, speed of movement and recovery affect muscle growth. You will learn the significance of acute hormonal fluctuations and lactate production in relation to protein synthesis, as well as gain a trove of valuable techniques in manipulating intensity, sets, repetitions, and rest intervals. Sample routines will be provided in the context of a periodized approach to help you with perfecting program design for muscle hypertrophy.
NYC: Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 10am-1pm
Boston: TBA
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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
A recent trend in popular exercise programming is the use of High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT. This style of training has been associated with increased performance, improved fitness level, increased resting metabolic rate, increased post-exercise oxygen consumption, and decreased body fat. While HIIT techniques are most often used with cardiovascular exercise, they can also be successfully integrated into circuit-style resistance training. This AAPT course examines the research behind HIIT training techniques and provides guidelines for effectively integrating this style of training into client programs.
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Becoming Independent: Transitioning from Employee to Self-Employed
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Want to work for yourself? Starting one’s own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It also requires careful planning, financial commitment, grit and creativity. The resources in this AAPT course will provide you with the toolkit needed to guide your decision-making process as you move from working for a company to working for yourself. You will learn the basics of independent business ownership, along with tips and strategies related to branding and marketing that will help you get your business off the ground.
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Exercise Psychology: the Science behind Motivation and Behavior Change
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Have you ever wondered why some people understand proper nutrition yet still eat unhealthy food? Or why others start exercise programs only to stop a few months later? Many personal training clients struggle with these types of motivation challenges as they work at adopting or maintaining healthy behaviors. This AAPT course is designed to help you better understand the science behind motivation and what causes people to make changes in their behavior. In the first segment of the curriculum, you will review health promoting concepts and how to apply them to goal development and program design. In the second segment of the curriculum, you will delve deeper into the practical application of these concepts using three specific case studies: 1) the new client, 2) the weight loss client, and 3) the client struggling with adherence.
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Exercise, Obesity, and Weight Management
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
According to statistics, more than half of the people in the United States are overweight. It is also likely that more than half of your personal training clients are trying to lose weight, maintain weight loss, and/or have serious health conditions related to obesity. In this AAPT course, you will dive into the complex etiology of obesity and weight gain, its related health implications, study the most cutting-edge research on fat loss, and learn how to translate this knowledge into the design of safe and effective fitness training programs for your clients struggling with weight-related issues. Your clients will thank you!
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Training an Aging Population
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
The world’s population of adults over 60 is growing faster than it ever has. One in eight people today are 60 and over, and by 2050, that number is expected to climb to a whopping one in five! Along with our aging population comes a quickly growing need for age-specific training. In this AAPT course, you will gain an understanding of the general effects of aging on the body and learn how to effectively train an aging clientele. The 1st segment of the curriculum focuses on the relationship between age, de-conditioning of the body, and disease. The 2nd segment goes into further detail regarding exercise programming, exercise objectives, and important considerations in prescribing exercise for an aging population.
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Barefoot Training
HOURS: 3 | CECS: 3 | Fee: $125.00
Whether you want to incorporate barefoot techniques into your personal training practice or just want a clear understanding of the science behind the barefoot and minimalist shoe hype, this AAPT course is your one-stop-shop. Your course instructor, Dr. Emily Splichal, is a Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist whose expertise in barefoot training brings her all over the world to teach workshops on foot and ankle functionality. Through lecture, discussion and hands-on assessment techniques, you will learn more than you ever thought possible about the foot-ankle complex and the critical role it plays in every upright human movement—from walking, running, and cycling, to jumping, lunging and squatting. You will also learn about different types of foot and ankle problems/compensations, and how you can help your clients restore proper functionality in this area. Expect to walk away with the knowledge and tools you need in order to start applying barefoot training techniques soundly and effectively.
NYC: Friday, March 22, 2013 | 1pm-4pm
Boston: TBA
