NEXT INTAKE 14 Aug 2015 to 17 Oct 2015 Registration Deadline: 07 Aug 2015 AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE Certified Personal Trainer Course Recognized by the fitness industry worldwide This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become effective personal trainers. This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT ) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client s unique health, fitness, and goals.
Course Goals Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology Communication and Teaching Techniques The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model Building Rapport Health and Exercise History Information Assessment Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility Physiological Assessments Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries Award Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded: Certified Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Entry Requirement In order to register for this course, you will need to have a valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. NOTE: If you do not have a valid CPR Certificate, we will arrange for the training at a subsidized rate. Please check with us for more details. Registration Package The registration package consists of the textbooks and the examination fee. Schedule for this Intake Date Time Course Content 14/08/15 15/08/15 21/08/15 Chap 1 - Human Anatomy Anatomical terminology Respiratory system Skeletal system Muscular system Chap 2 - Exercise Physiology Definitions Energy Production in cells Cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary responses to exercises Adaptations to strength training Chap 3 - Biomechanics and Applied Kinesiology Biomechanics Posture and muscle imbalance Muscle acting at the Hip joint Muscles acting at the knee and ankle joints Upper body muscles
22/08/15 26/08/15 Wednesday 29/08/15 04/09/15 05/09/15 11/09/15 9:00am- Chap 4 - Nutrition Nutrients Food pyramids Protein Fat Heart disease Chap 5 - Physiology of Training Adaptations to exercise Training Principles Becoming a Personal Training Chap 1 Overview of ACE CPT Principles of Adherence and Motivation Chap 2 Challenge of motivating clients Understanding motivation Communication and Teaching Techniques Chap 3 Stages of the personal trainer Rapport stage Investigation stage Planning stage Action stage Stages of learning Basics of Behavior Change and Health Psychology Chap 4 Determinants of behavior Principles of behavior change Behavioral change strategies Implementing behavioral change Basic teaching method Introducing the Ace Integrated Fitness Training Model Chap 5 Health and Fitness Continuum Component and phases of model Relationship building, clients interview, and Risk Factors Chap 6 Health screening forms Health conditions that affect physical activity Medications Physical screening Posture and Fitness Assessment Fitness Assessment Chap 7-8 Cardio respiratory testing and evaluation Body composition testing and evaluation Flexibility Muscular strength
13/09/15 Sunday 18/09/15 19/09/15 25/09/15 27/09/15 Sunday 02/10/15 1:00pm - 1:00pm - Posture and Fitness Assessment Assessing of Posture and Assessment Chap 7-8 Set up plumb line 5 keys postural deviations Movement Screening Conduct key flexibility assessment Evaluate balance and core function PRACTICAL SESSION Functional Movement & Resistance Training Phase 1&2 Chap 9 Neurophysiological properties that impact movement. The various components of stability and mobility training. The five primary patterns of movement training and how they are addressed in the movement-training phase Phase 3&4 Chap 10 Designing Resistance Training Programs Five program design scenarios Proper intensity Practical application Periodization Revision Exercise Science Chap 1-5 ACE Manual Chap 1-5 Cardio respiratory Fitness and Exercise Phase 1-4 Chap 11-12 Benefits Components of Aerobic programs Training methods Guidelines Monitoring cardio respiratory fitness Special consideration and safety THEORY Functional Movement & Resistance Training Phase 1&2 Chap 9 Neurophysiological properties that impact movement. The various components of stability and mobility training. The five primary patterns of movement training and how they are addressed in the movement-training phase Phase 3&4 Chap 10 Designing Resistance Training Programs Five program design scenarios Proper intensity Practical application PRACTICAL SESSION Special Population and Health Considerations Chap 13-14 Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Stroke Diabetes Asthma
Cancer 03/10/15 04/10/15 Sunday 10/10/15 16/10/15 17/10/15 24/10/15 1:00pm to 5:00pm 1:00pm- 1:00pm - TBC Injury Prevention & Emergency Procedures Chap 15 & 16 - Musculoskeletal Injuries Type of tissue Tissue reaction to injury Acute treatment of musculoskeletal injuries Exercise technique and preexisting joint injuries Emergency Procedures Equipment and medical services Emergency assessment Common medical emergencies and injuries Protection against blood borne pathogens Cardio respiratory Fitness and Exercise Phase 1-4 Chap 11-12 Benefits Components of Aerobic programs Training methods Guidelines Monitoring cardio respiratory fitness Special consideration and safety PRACTICAL SESSION Legal Guidelines and Professional Responsibilities Chap 17 & 18 Independent contractors vs employees Contracts Scope of practice Legal responsibilities Liability insurance Other business concerns with legal implications Revision Diagnostic Test Practical @ GYM ACE CPT Examination (150 MCQ) Course Fees SGD1600.00 Nett (inclusive of textbooks and examination fees) + + + + Online Diagnostic test
Location 80 Jurong East Street 21, Devan Nair Institute, #04-03B, Singapore 609607. Registration Please fill up the following forms for our course and exam registration: 1. ASES Course Application Form 2. ACE Exam Application Form Submit the TWO forms with full payment and a VALID CPR and AED CERT before the course registration deadline. Note: Please bring along your NRIC / Passport for verification details. Please call us at 65645171 or 97483373 to make an appointment and ensuring that you have everything that is required for registration and collection of your study materials. Payment Details Please note that all payment is to be made in cash or cheque only. (Nearest ATMs: Jurong East MRT Station) For cheque Payment, please issue to Academy of Sports and Exercise Science Pte Ltd.