Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification
Have you ever wondered how athletes are becoming stronger, faster, and continue to break records everyday?
of your current and potential clients have the same question. Now you can provide them with answers. The IFPA
Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification presents principles and practices from twenty-two
of the finest and most respected strength and conditioning coaches. The state of the art training prescriptions,
modern training programs, workouts, and drills not only produce superior results, but also pave the way for
a new era in athletic training.
Topics Covered:
Periodizing Training for Peak Performance
Designing Periodized Workouts and Training Programs
Goal Setting
Off-season Programs
In-Season and Multi-sport Programs
Restoring Performance After Injury
Future Developments in Sports Conditioning
Mobility and Stability Testing
Balance & Core Training
Strength and Endurance Testing
Movement Imbalance Training
Strength and Endurance Exercises
Power, Speed, and Agility Testing
Speed and Quickness Training
Power, Speed, and Agility Drills
Baseline Fitness Testing for Sports
Developing a Sports Performance Training Program
Incorporating Sport-Specific Skills Into Training
Creating Conditioning Drills & Designing Periodized Workouts and Training Programs for:
Tennis
Hockey
Basketball
Baseball/Softball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball.
Once certified as a Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist, you can specialize in up to 10 specific sports.
These courses are designed to expand your knowledge and allow you to specialize as a coach or personal fitness trainer
and ultimately expand your career options in the fitness field as a Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist
with a certificate in any one of our many add-on courses.
NOTE:
Specialization Sports carry 8 CEU Credits, and are not certifications themselves. You can
find additional information on each of the ten sports specialization courses in the "CEU Courses" section under
Sports Conditioning or by clicking on the Specific Sport's link in the left menu.
Distance Learning (24 hrs CEU) $449
Course Learning Objectives
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the practical application of all Ten IFPA Components of Fitness in order
to optimize safe and effective Strength and Sports Conditioning Programs for all levels of athletes.
You will gain advanced, specialized knowledge, skills and abilities in Program Design and incorporate these athletes
into sport-specific skills conditioning.
You will learn the skills necessary to execute advanced, sports conditioning program in order to develop your clients
into better athletes. Once you make a superior athlete, their coach can make them a superior player.
You will learn advanced knowledge, skills and abilities you will need for optimum, INJURY FREE Sports Conditions and
Exercise Management.
You will learn advanced Periodized Training Program Design.
You will learn advanced knowledge, skills and abilities that you will use on your injured athletes to restore performance
following injuries.
Course Learning Outcomes
Gain sufficient Mastery of the knowledge, skills and abilities presented here to pass the IFPA Strength and Sports
Conditioning Specialist Certification Examination.
Use the knowledge, skills and abilities presented in this course to dramatically improve performance in all athletes
at all levels.
Use the knowledge here to conduct optimum program design.
Conduct maximal sports conditioning programs with maximal effectiveness and safety.
Help athletes improve the specific performance factors they will need in competition and utilize functional training
for a specific purpose in order to achieve a specific result.
Course Goals
You will learn to establish a solid fitness base with each client.
You will learn baseline sports-fitness testing
You will learn to enhance performance through Flexibility Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Strength Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Muscular Endurance Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Power Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Quickness Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Balance Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Core Stability Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Agility Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Coordination Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Acceleration Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Speed Training.
You will learn to enhance performance through Aerobic Endurance Training.
You will learn to incorporate Sport Specific Skills into Conditioning.
Working with the finest tuned bodies in the world; driving ever closer to perfection can be a peak experience for a
fitness professional. The financial rewards can be incredible when working with elite professionals of the sports world.
One Sports Specialization Course of your choice is included free with purchase!
Choose from drop-down list below (If list is not visible, click on the Strength and Sports Conditioning link in the left menu).
Discount: Purchase 2 or more certifications at the same time and receive a $100 discount off each additional certification program. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
