Approved Lifelong Learning
International Sports Sciences Association
Title:
ISSA - Bodybuilding Specialist
Description:
What is a Bodybuilding Specialist? As a Bodybuilding specialist, you will learn training,
recovery, motivation, and nutritional strategies to prepare you to work with bodybuilders.
This course will provide essential information that can help you train the "everyday" clients
who have specific goals. All trainers can benefit from the information in this bodybuilding
course, not only individuals looking to enter the sport of bodybuilding!
Learning Outcomes:
Identify the causes of overtraining and injury.
• Identify the factors that contribute to muscle hypertrophy.
• Describe exercises intended to increase strength and hypertrophy.
• Understand how ergogenic aids can be used to improve performance and the health risks that
they present.
• Understand how the principles of muscle anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics apply to
program design.
• Apply the principles of basic nutrition and supplementation as they pertain to athletes' health
and fitness goals.
• Analyze the pros and cons of various aerobic strategies as they relate to an individual
bodybuilder's goals.
• Identify resistance training strategies and modalities that can be used to optimize muscle
hypertrophy and strength.
• Identity the sports psychology strategies and techniques that assist athletes in achieving the
mental preparedness necessary for optimal performance in bodybuilding.
LEARNING DETAILS
LLP Category:
Course - Online / Distance
Suitable For:
Personal Trainer (EQF L4)
Learning Type:
LLP Category 1
Learning Hours:
10
Assessment:
Yes
Online multiple choice exam
Country:
Web based 'online' learning, Worldwide
Language:
English
Booking: