In this topic, we focus on the Strength and Conditioning Training Manual. You will learn about:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association strength and conditioning manual
- Its importance in the trainer’s role in effective program design and session conduct.
Terminology and vocabulary reference guide
As an allied health professional, you need to be familiar with terms associated with basic exercise principles and use the terms correctly (and confidently) with clients, your colleagues, and other allied health professionals. You will be introduced to many terms and definitions. Add any unfamiliar terms to your own vocabulary reference guide.
Activities
There are activities throughout the topic and an end of the topic automated quiz. These are not part of your assessment but will provide practical experience that will help you in your work and help you prepare for your formal assessment.
There are many resources available to exercise professionals that provide a wealth of handy information in order to ensure both professional and safe conduct in every aspect of your career. One particular resource which is valuable to keep in the professional tool kit is The National Strength and Conditioning Associations’ “Basics of Strength and Conditioning Manual”. This superb resource provides key information regarding many aspects of the trainers' role, with a particular focus on the following:
- The principles of training
- An overview of the energy systems used within training
- How to structure and design a program
- Key terminology used within a program
- Components used within warm-up and cool-down sessions
- Spotting technique- the do’s and don’ts
- A huge variety of information around the techniques of several different exercises
- Waivers, informed consent, and general safety guidelines when training.
This 105 page PDF document should serve as a valuable tool, kept close during program design and general planning out with each session. Save this link and download a copy of this document in an area which can be easily accessed when needed.
