Importance of the field and profession of personal training
Career track for personal trainers
Biomechanical principles of training
Nutrition and human performance
Theories of behavior change
Adherence to exercise: helping your client stay active
Counseling and coaching techniques
The initial client consultation
Screening and risk classification
Client fitness assessments
Comprehensive program design
Resistance training programs
Cardiorespiratory training programs
Guidelines for designing flexibility programs
Personal training session components
Business basics and planning
Legal issues and responsibilities.
