CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
3 NCSF CEUs (Ethics)
Become familiar with WADA regulated class III drugs – anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Learn what they do and how they function.
Learn the purpose and function of anabolic steroids including both anabolic and androgenic effects, ratio, and ergogenic benefits. This course identifies dosages, magnitude of effects and what are commonly stacked for performance relative to sport. It also identifies which drugs aromatize and which have the most dramatic effects.
2 NCSF CEUs
CPR/AED/Basic life support training is required every two-years among health and fitness professionals. Learn how to protect yourself while helping others survive emergency situations. The standards of care employed in the e-Learning course modules are Red Cross compliant and include the latest best practice guidelines.
Learn how to manage emergency situations including injury, choking, wound management, and cardiac events. This program covers the standards of care necessary for a health and fitness professional to effectively manage emergency situations with and without assistance. In addition, this e-Learning course covers emergency readiness, different scene assessments, protective personal device considerations, as well as manual CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants.
1 NCSF CEU
Are you curious about your microbiome and all the things it does for you? In this lecture from the NCSF Listen and Learn series, we'll break it down for you… at the microscopic level.
The microbiome has been a hot topic in recent years, with research showing its involvement in everything from weight loss to disease to brain activity. Surprisingly, without microbiome homeostasis we cannot function properly. It is made up of the most simplistic of life elements, bacteria and other microbes, that are found in all multicellular organisms - and are responsible for performing essential tasks like digestion and signaling processes.
So if you want to learn more about this vital part of your health, don't miss this informative lecture. Register today!
1 NCSF CEU
Breast cancer is a complex disease that impacts millions of individuals each year.
Learn what the current research suggests regarding lowering your disease risk through appropriate nutritional, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
This lecture will address the eight of the most frequently asked questions about breast cancer, providing you with the information necessary to make informed health decisions.
- Are there specific risk factors that I should know about?
- What effect does my activity status have on my risk for developing breast cancer?
- How can I change my diet to help prevent breast cancer?
- Does smoking or drinking contribute to my risk for breast cancer?
- What kind of impact does stress have on breast cancer?
- Is there a link between oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer?
- Are there any specific environmental risk factors to consider?
- How often should one perform breast self-exams, or be clinically examined?
1 NCSF CEU
Have you wondered why the body responds differently to barbell exercises versus dumbbell exercises? Interested in understanding how to accelerate adaptations with advanced program concepts? Then this course on kinetic chains and circuits will help you not only understand how they work but also learn how to properly implement both types of kinetic influence into your programming. With numerous examples, this audio course will set you up with a high level of understanding on how to best use kinetic chains and circuits to help get the most of your workouts.
1 NCSF CEU
Are you looking to help your clients achieve their fat loss goals in the safest, most efficient way? This audio lecture covers the importance of taking a multifactorial approach to fat loss, which includes a focus on anaerobic work and metabolic conditioning, as well as concurrent nutritional modifications to promote a negative caloric balance while still maintaining adequate levels of macro- and micronutrients.
The lecture also covers common misconceptions surrounding fat loss, such as rapid results with limited effort and novel diets that claim to be the "secret" to weight loss. It will explain why these misconceptions are not scientifically supported. Exercise professionals will learn the importance of evidence-based protocols, compliance, discipline, education and support, as well as the importance of developing a plan for sustainable weight loss.
1 NCSF CEU
The NCSF Listen and Learn audio series presents an important course on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aimed at certified exercise professionals. The course explores the definitions of DEI and their significance in today's society. It analyzes methods that support all individuals in a working environment by creating a culture where all people feel accepted, valued and respected. The course provides strategies for achieving DEI, including expanding your network, inclusive hiring practices, providing training and education, and implementing employee resource groups. The course emphasizes the importance of DEI in promoting fairness, justice, motivation, and productivity in the workplace and society.
1 NCSF CEU
Unlock the secrets to establishing a strong reputation and building a successful business with this NCSF Listen and Learn series' offering: "Business Ethics for Success". With this powerful audio course, you will gain a deeper understanding of what drives business ethics and the principles that define it. Learn why companies with high ethical standards are more trusted by consumers, and how you can apply these principles to your business creating foundations for success. Explore the 12 principles of business ethics, including leadership, accountability, integrity, respect, honesty, and environmental concern, and discover how they can help you create a culture of ethics and goodwill for your organization. Take your business to the next level and enhance your professional reputation with Business Ethics for Success audio course.
1 NCSF CEU
Get to know the impact of physical activity on mental health with this audio course from the NCSF Listen and Learn series. This course will cover current statistics on mental illness, the benefits of activity on mental health, and the relationship between depression, anxiety, and physical activity. Learn about the positive effects on mood, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and cognitive function. Discover how exercise can be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild to moderate depression and a complementary therapy for schizophrenia. With research-based insights and guidelines, improve your mental well-being with routine and frequent physical activity.
1 NCSF CEU
Exercise Professionals often know that eccentric training is a training system used for strength. But the system can provide for a variety of specific adaptations. In this audio lesson, you'll learn how to use eccentric training to prevent injuries, overcome plateaus, and speed up tissue recovery. You'll also find out about its utility with special populations. You will find useful information that will help you get the most out of eccentric training which can be added to your programming right away.
1 NCSF CEU
Looking to grow your personal training business and attract new clients? Our course on Marketing Your Personal Training Business is here to walk you through the steps. Learn methods to reach new clients and grow your personal training business with proven marketing strategies, both online and offline, to promote your brand and establish a strong presence. The course covers identifying ideal clients, developing a unique selling proposition, building a website, using social media and more. Listen now and start implementing your new skills today.
1 NCSF CEU
Do you want to improve your posture and joint health, while also increasing your upper body strength and performance? This audio course, designed specifically for exercise professionals, teaches methods to dramatically impact gain of function for improved muscle performance. Discover how our modern, desk-bound culture negatively impacts your body, leading to dysfunction in your lower back, trunk, and shoulder girdle. Unlock the key to a well-rounded exercise routine that strengthens what is weak, enhances stability, and increases range in shortened muscle areas. Learn how one’s core, mid and upper back, and hip flexors affect training posture and performance. Don't let shoulder impingement, forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or neck pain hold you back. Help your clients get the maximum results they deserve.
1 NCSF CEU
The NCSF Listen and Learn session on Alcohol and Muscle Mass is an important piece to help you respond like an expert when clients ask about the relationship.
In this course, you'll learn about the negative impacts of alcohol consumption on muscle recovery and growth, how it impacts muscle protein synthesis, as well as the physiological effects of alcohol on the body. Discover how alcohol affects mass gains, lipid oxidation, hormone levels, and even sleep quality. With this knowledge, you can help your clients make healthier choices that align with their fitness goals, without sacrificing the occasional night out.
1 NCSF CEU
Enhance your knowledge of flexibility training and move your clients to the next level of fitness and performance.
The NCSF Integrating Flexibility for Fitness Gains audio course is designed promote your knowledge for new levels of success. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the latest techniques for improving flexibility, preventing injury, and enhancing athletic performance. With practical exercises and expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to help your clients achieve their fitness goals.
Enroll today and start making a difference in the lives of your clients.
6 NCSF CEU
Learn the strategies to prevent and treat acute and chronic low back pain. The Low Back Specialist Certificate program is designed for those looking to expand their expertise to address the millions of adults suffering from low back pain each day.
It is estimated 95% of adults will sufferer from acute or chronic low back pain. This sizable market needs proper assistance to evaluate and correct the daily pain associated with varied musculoskeletal conditions. In this certificate course you will learn common causes of back pain, including distinct characteristics and associated pathologies as well as treatment protocols to alleviate the pain and discomfort to return clients to work and play.
7 NCSF CEU
Unlock your earning Potential with this Advanced Modality-Based Credentialing Program.
Suspension training has become mainstream as a viable training alternative to using traditional weight equipment. Companies like TRX and Lifeline produce nylon straps with grip ends that allow for a host of dynamic and ballistic body weight exercises which can be performed anywhere the attachment site can be properly anchored at an elevated height.
7 NCSF CEU
The Kettlebell Coach Certifiate Program is designed for exercise professionals looking to increase their skillset and maximize the potential of kettlebell training with their clientele.
This well-structured curriculum covers kettlebell fundamentals, instructional techniques, common errors, programming, and more. Gain a deep understanding of how to use kettlebells effectively and discover how to tailor kettlebell training to individual fitness levels and goals.
1 NCSF CEU
As an Exercise Professional, you know helping a client manage inflammation is essential for their long-term health and wellbeing. For many, the question is what exactly is inflammation? What are the common causes, and more importantly, what can we do about it?
The Anti-Inflammatory Dieting Lecture will give you a complete overview of everything you need to know about inflammation. We’ll discuss inflammatory foods, anti-inflammatory foods, and how blood sugar management is key to keeping inflammation under control.
This lecture is packed with useful information that you can use to help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
2 NCSF CEUs (Ethics)
All professionals should understand how to be the best in their field and identify what it takes to be a true professional.
Being professional not only improves one’s ability to stand out in the work place it also increases the likelihood of professional success. Learn the different aspects of being professional and the attributes that make-up the industries best practitioners. From the development of standards and guidelines to established best practices, learn right from wrong to expand your professionalism and success.
1 NCSF CEU
Looking to maximize your progress in the gym? If so, then timing your macronutrient intake is essential. This nutrient timing lecture will deal how to time your meals for optimal performance – including muscle growth, recovery, and sports performance. This lecture provides science-backed tips on how to best time your macronutrient intake around workouts, allowing you to make the most of every session.
This presentation will specifically discuss pre-workout, workout, and post-workout nutrition and recovery needs thus providing you with a better understanding of how to fuel your body for success.
3 NCSF CEUs
Find out all this hormone-like vitamin can do for your body and the evidence between adequate consumption and health.
Get all the nutritional facts and none of the fiction as you learn the types of vitamin D, how its processed and where to get it in foods. This course covers the metabolism, signs of deficiency, and consumption levels along with the research findings of each purported claim. Find out why nutrition experts have been touting the importance of vitamin D sufficiency for lifelong health.
4 NCSF CEUs
The development and maintenance of quality muscle requires time and effort. Learn the dietary strategies and supplements that truly work to build and maintain muscle.
This course will provide the dietary know-how for using energy and non-energy supplementation to build muscle including type, time, and daily dosages. Using the latest research and clinical data you will learn the best dietary methods to add lean mass and support ongoing performance adaptations.
2 NCSF CEUs
Considering starting your own business? This first course in our three-part business series lays out a path to success. Do not venture forward without this “must have” information for all entrepreneurs.
The decision to start your own business is both exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Learn what you “must know” before taking the plunge as an entrepreneur. Whether starting a side hustle or a full-fledged corporation with visions of franchising, the information presented in this course will help set you up for success.
2 NCSF CEUs
Setting yourself up for optimal success occurs in the early stages of business management. This includes elements such as naming your business, registering it, understanding trademarks, setting up a financial system, acquiring correct insurance coverage and filing for appropriate permits. Find out how this is best achieved in the third part of our “Business 101” series.
The decisions at the start of your business can determine your immediate and long-term success. Learn how to name, register and protect your brand and assets, as well as how to legally hire employees, set-up your business finances and acquire the proper insurance coverages. This course takes you step-by step to ensure your set-up filings are correct and explains how to discern the right commerce options to make your business thrive.
2 NCSF CEUs
Once you have decided to start a business, you will then need to set yourself up for success. An important part of the equation is determining your business structure. The second part in our business series will help you decide if you should function as a sole proprietor or a partnership, or if you are best served starting a limited liability company or corporation. This decision is a very important one for liability and taxation reasons.
This course looks at the benefits and risks of setting up a business structure. It reviews full liability and limited-liability business structures. Should you start an LLC or a simple corporation or is a limited liability partnership a better solution? Learn the tax implications, costs, and management requirements for all for profit US businesses.
1 NCSF CEUs
Gluten has been receiving significant amount of negative media attention over the past several years. Inspiring some concerns centered on its consumption but is this basic grain protein really a negative nutrient or is it simply getting a bad rap? Learn why gluten has become a household name and why it may be a relevant factor in the diet.
Weight gain, bloating irritable bowel have all been associated with gluten. But what really is this grain protein and is it in fact a problem in the diet? Learn about where gluten comes from, why it is common in foods and who needs to consider making dietary adjustments regarding its consumption.
1 NCSF CEUs
All box jumps are not the same. There is significant adaptation diversity with box jumps – it is not simply how high you jump. Sure, box jumps can be used for power training, but did you know they can be used for landing mechanics for sports and training, dynamic core stabilization and kinetic chain enhancements as well as hip cycle speed for running and Olympic weightlifting.
This course teaches you the ultimate utilities of the box jump. It takes you from the traditional use of the box to diverse programmatic option that will expand your repertoire of offerings from a single apparatus. Whether your goal is power, speed, core or metabolic training this course will teach you what a professional should know about using the box for optimal results.
1 NCSF CEUs
Exercise during pregnancy is an important part of a healthy outcome for both mother and baby. Exercise professionals should know risk factors, proper exercise selection and what is contraindicated for safe participation. This program explores the importance of exercise, training intensities and exercise volumes, what to avoid and what is safe, as well as who should not exercise due to complications.
When training pregnant females exercise professionals should understand starting points, qualifications for training intensities and volume as well as exercise selection. Monitoring the program, understanding maternal adaptations, making adjustments across terms and identifying areas for risk are all part of the journey. Learn how to work with this special population in the most safe and effective manner.
2 NCSF CEUs
Training systems have long been used to exploit specific adaptations for strength, power, mass and metabolic enhancements. This course walks you through the individual systems, identifying specific benefit and programmatic factors that make them work. Increase your knowledge in these effective training methods to amplify results for your clients and yourself.
This course looks at how to effectively use supersets, contrast set, complexes and more. Learn how to optimally program for results using these training systems for strength power and performance as well as what works for mass gain and metabolic conditioning. Learning how to use these systems will take your programming to the next level.
3 NCSF CEUs
These agents are designed to eliminate unwanted weight and promote improved body composition. Learn what over-the-counter supplements and drugs work and which just leave you with a heavy price tag.
People have been looking for the miracle cure for being overweight and obese. Identify what legal products work and how they function albeit metabolic enhancement, appetite suppression or as an energy blocker. This includes foods, supplements and drugs all purported to help one lose weight. The safety and efficacy of each weight loss agent is also covered.
1 NCSF CEU
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. This progressive disease begins with mild memory loss and can lead to a loss in the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Physical activity is a valuable part of any overall body wellness plan and is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes, including participating in regular physical activity, staying socially engaged, and maintaining good heart health. Learn about the latest research on physical activity, mental and cognitive training, and their impact on brain health.
1 NCSF CEU
There are several factors that contribute to how fast someone can run, and most of them can be improved by applying the right training concepts.
In this lecture, we'll cover stride length, stride rate, and the exercises that are required to improve those factors. Gain a better understanding of what goes into sprint speed development and how you can help your clients achieve their fastest times yet!
1 NCSF CEUs
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has become a popular marker of health and can be measured by many different wearable devices. Sports, wellness, and performance coaches and exercise professionals should understand the basics of this fascinating phenomenon. Learn how HRV indicates internal stress and how the information can be used to improve health, performance, and recovery.
4 NCSF CEUs (Ethics)
CBD and medical marijuana have become an ever-increasing legal alternative to traditional medicines for sleep, anxiety, and recovery. The cannabinoids have been cited to promote health and are now being researched as a possible medicinal aid for other pathologies.
This course covers the emergence of cannabinoids as a pharmacological aid used for a host of ailments including depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, inflammation and seizures. It also reviews medical marijuana’s use as a prescription medication and novel uses in an evolving area of medicine. Learn about human and phyto cannabinoids, the science behind the effects, how it is produced, common ratios and the psycho-physiological outcomes associated with each. The legality of use is also reviewed at both the state and federal levels.
1 NCSF CEU
It's important for Exercise Professionals who work with youth to understand the special considerations that need to be taken when it comes to resistance training.
In this lecture, we will discuss the misconceptions about youth training, how children adapt to exercise, and the importance of resistance training. Learn the guidelines exercise professionals should use for adhering to the special needs of youth clients when setting up an exercise program.
Whether you're new to working with young athletes or you've been doing it for years, this presentation will give you the information needed to safely and effectively train your clients.
1 NCSF CEUs
For hundreds of years athletes have experimented with recovery tactics to improve strength, size and performance. Learn what techniques works and those that are a hoax – you’ll be surprised.
From water therapies and cupping techniques to kinesiotape, athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike spend time, money, and resources to optimally recover from training and distress. This course dispels the myths and identifies exactly what works based on the science. Covering taping, massage, acupressure, scraping, release therapies, temperature therapies, percussion guns and much more – all research based in this instructional program
1 NCSF CEUs
The lunge exercise has significant utility when used correctly. Learn the nuances that can be exploited for significant improvements in mass, function, and performance. Additionally, the program content looks at how movement and loading diversity can improve your training outcomes.
This course looks at static, dynamic and ballistic lunge activities for mobility, strength, and power. It explores multi-planer lunges including use of the training vectors and identifies the common limitations to effective training. Learn the specifics of recruitment and adjustments that make this exercise a staple of variety in your programs.
1 NCSF CEUs
The group of exercises referred to as deadlifts should be a staple of any resistance exercise program. Learn how to make this collection of lifts generate significant returns on your fitness and performance goals.
The deadlift is a high utility lift with the ability to promote both functional strength and power. When correctly performed this group of exercises has significant transfer to health, fitness, and performance activities. While seemingly easy to learn most individuals fail to execute these lifts correctly – find out why.
4.5 NCSF CEUs
The movements in competitive weightlifting – the snatch, clean, jerk, and other variations – can develop a more powerful athlete, no matter what the sport. The Explosive Lifting for Sports continuing education course shows how to incorporate these exercises into your own sports training program.
The course demonstrates the safest, most effective learning progressions for the snatch, clean, jerk, pulling assistance exercises, squat, and other key lifts. In-depth instructions for each lift allow you to safely master movement technique in a step-by-step fashion and develop the strength, power, and speed necessary for high level athletic performance. Included are specific power development programs for 10 different power sports: football, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, track and field, wrestling, racket sports, and competitive weightlifting.
Olympic style lifting is an essential element in any sports performance program and mastery of these movements aid in developing whole-body power, which in turn allows for improvements on the field or on the court.