Personal Trainer Certification - Functional Strength Academy

Upon completing your FSA certification, you will become a qualified trainer, well-equipped to help your very first clients. You will master the fundamentals of training and gain the know-how to design personalized training programs. The profession is booming. Seize the opportunity to make a living from your passion and make a difference in the lives of your (future) clients.

Your new career awaits!

Course Content

Module Intro 1 Lesson

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LESSON 1 – Welcome

Module 1: Essential Theoretical Concepts 8 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – The skeletal system: description of bones and joints

LESSON 2 – Anatomical movement planes and directional terms

LESSON 3 – The Muscular System: Origins, Insertions and Actions PART 1 – Upper Body

LESSON 3B – The Muscular System: Origins, Insertions and Actions PART 2 – Lower Body

LESSON 4 – The neuromuscular system: functional anatomy, nervous system and proprioception

LESSON 5 – The cardiorespiratory system

LESSON 6 – Exercise metabolism and bioenergetics

LESSON 7 – The Hormonal System: Training Hormones and Gender Differences

Module 2 : The Science of Human Movement 6 Lessons

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LESSON 1 -Fundamentals of mobility : range of motion, motor control and strength

LESSON 2 – Postural analysis, human movement and motor learning

LESSON 3 – Muscular physiology: muscles types, properties and organization

LESSON 4 – Muscle fiber types and motor recruitment

LESSON 5 – Muscle contraction regimes: isometric, eccentric and concentric actions

LESSON 6 – The objectives of the warm-up

Module 3: Functional Assessment 8 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Function and movement of the shoulder complex : glenohumeral and scapulothoracic function

LESSON 2 – Shoulder complex assessment

LESSON 2B – Shoulder complex flexibility

LESSON 3 – Function and movement of the hip complex : lumbopelvic and pelvifemoral movement

LESSON 4 – Hip complex assessment

LESSON 4B – Hip complex flexibility

LESSON 5 – The foot-ankle complex: absorption, stability, propulsion

LESSON 6 – Function of the core: diaphragm, pelvic floor & bracing

Module 4 : The Biomechanics of Training 4 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – The kinetic chain and lever systems

LESSON 2 – Stability in training: definitions, base of support, training surface, external load, tools and methods

LESSON 3 – The movement repertoire: movements and motor patterns

LESSON 4 – Elements of technical execution: breathing under load, grips, positioning

Module 5: Technical Mastery of Functional Movements 7 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Squat and variations

LESSON 2 – Deadlift and variations

LESSON 3 – Unilateral variations for the lower body

LESSON 4 – Horizontal pushing and pulling exercises

LESSON 5 – Vertical pushing and pulling exercises

LESSON 6 – Accessory exercises

LESSON 7 – Core exercises and load carries

Module 6: The Basics of Programming 2 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Training variables and parameters: volume, intensity, sets, repetitions, tempo, rest

LESSON 2 – The training session: orientation of exercises and organization of training sessions

Module 7 : Applied Training Methods 3 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Physiological adaptations to training

LESSON 2 – Training methods: isometric, eccentric, concentric, ballistic and pliometric methods

LESSON 3 – Energy systems training

Module 8 : Foundations of Training Periodization 2 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Principles of programming and periodization

LESSON 2 – The structural units of periodization : training session, microcyle, mesocyle, macrocycle

Module 9: Nutritional Concepts in Training 7 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Basic of nutrition for training: macronutrients, micronutrients, energetic balance

LESSON 1B – Basics of Nutrition – PART 2

LESSON 2 – Supplementation in training

LESSON 3 – Training and nutrition considerations for weight loss

LESSON 3B – Training and Nutrition Considerations for Weight Loss – PART 2

LESSON 4 – Training and nutrition considerations for hypertrophy

LESSON 4B – Training and Nutrition Considerations for Hypertrophy – Part 2

Module 10: The Business of Personal Training 3 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Finding your WHY and developping your brand

LESSON 2 – The client journey

LESSON 3 – Social Media and Marketing

Module 11: The Art of Coaching 3 Lessons

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LESSON 1 – Client profile, psychology and onboarding

LESSON 2 – Online coaching

LESSON 3B – Hexfit: The leading tool for fitness professionals

Module 12: Final exam and certificate 2 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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LESSON 1 – About the final exam

Personal Trainer Certification Exam