Principles of Advanced Program Design
This course bridges the gap between the BCRPA Weight Training course and the BCRPA Personal Training course. It does so by advancing your knowledge of how to design programs for a more intermediate to advanced clientele. Topics such as periodization training, building heart rate training programs and advanced systems of training are all covered in this course.
There are many case studies for you to apply what you learn and by the end of the course you will know how to build a variety of advanced level programs.
Course Content
Chapter One: Fundamental Principles of Resistance Training and Exercise Prescription
- From beginner to intermediate exercise program design
- Exercise progression and regression techniques
- Systems of training
Chapter Two: Heart Rate Training Program Design
- Heart rate training methods
- 10km training program design for running
- Intermediate and advanced 10km training program design for running
- Training to improve your 10km running time
- Novice 10km program design
- Race pace chart
Chapter Three: Periodization Program Design
- Periodization in program design
- Periodization cycle
- Case studies
This course has been approved for 10 BCRPA continuing education credits.
Course investment: $145 plus gst for hard copy
E-version investment $115 plus gst
