Personal Training Home Study Course Materials

The Advanced Concepts of Personal Training Textbook contains all theoretical concepts, guidelines, and relevant information necessary to pass the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam. Divided into nine (9) units mirroring the Certification Exam, the textbook progresses from an introduction of Anatomy and Biomechanics through Nutrition, Weight Management, Exercise Prescription, and Training Instruction, and culminates with Exercise Programming for Special Populations. The textbook features learner-friendly highlights throughout each chapter which practically apply chapter concepts to Personal Training. Reading the Advanced Concepts of Personal Training Textbook and applying the information in the NCSF Study Guide will provide you with the information needed to pass the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam and enter the fitness industry as a competent and qualified Personal Trainer.

The Advanced Concepts of Personal Training Textbook’s nine (9) units are further divided into 23 content specific chapters covering the following topics:

A key foundation to the NCSF preparation courses is the comprehensive Study Guide. It is designed to enhance information retention from the textbook readings and help you focus your preparation efforts on the key content areas of the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam.

The different activities in the Study Guide help you better understand the information, including key term identification, matching and fill-ins, as well as case studies reflecting the practice of Personal Training. You will find the format systematically and logically develops your knowledge base of the content, which can be quickly evaluated with the lesson quiz questions.

The NCSF Lab Manual was created specifically for the Home Study Course. It is the text version of the practical activities you may be held accountable for on the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam. The 180-page manual is comprised of ten (10) labs, each containing several activities serving as an essential part of the course experience.

The Lab Manual expands on the textbook, turning exercise theory into practical application. Through the use of topic specific supportive text, detailed illustrations, graphs and charts, the Lab Manual successfully bridges the gap between exercise theory and Personal Training practice. Lab activities range from exercise program design to weight management.

The NCSF Concepts of Training CD-ROM is designed to help you prepare for the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam. It provides content-specific tutorials for each section of the exam. It is a useful audio/visual tool complementing the textbook readings and the study guide questions and exercises. The interactive CD-ROM offers fully narrated, video presentations and provides clarity to some of the more technical content areas. The easy-to-follow video lessons allow students to systematically prepare for the Certified Personal Trainer Exam.

The NCSF Concepts of Training CD-ROM works with the following Computer Systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X

The fully narrated NCSF Instructional DVD is an important part of the learning experience. It provides video instruction related to the proper techniques of activities you may see on the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam. The DVD allows students the opportunity to view over 200 individual training and assessment techniques.

The Technique & Assessment DVD demonstrates proper exercise execution and spotting techniques, details common movement deficiencies, and explains various training progressions. In addition, the DVD contains a joint-specific range of motion screen and covers body composition assessment techniques.