Learning pathways

No prior knowledge. Learn the language of anatomy, how muscle works and how the body fuels exercise.

1. Anatomical terminology, planes, axes and movement directions · anatomy
2. Skeletal system: structure and functions · anatomy
3. Joint types and classification · anatomy
4. The muscular system: organisation and major muscle groups · anatomy
5. Muscle physiology: excitation–contraction and the sliding filament model · physiology
6. Concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle actions · physiology
7. Energy systems overview: how the body makes ATP · physiology
8. Heart rate zones and RPE-based intensity control · physiology

Cardiac output, VO₂ max, thresholds and intensity control — the science behind aerobic training.

1. Energy systems overview: how the body makes ATP · physiology
2. Heart anatomy and the cardiac cycle · physiology
3. Stroke volume, heart rate and cardiac output · physiology
4. Blood components and oxygen transport · physiology
5. VO₂ max · physiology
6. Lactate threshold · physiology
7. Heart rate zones and RPE-based intensity control · physiology
8. Aerobic endurance training · strength conditioning
9. Zone 2, threshold, VO₂ max and alactic work — planned · hybrid training

Everything connected to one movement: hip, knee and ankle anatomy, mechanics, assessment, loading and injury prevention.

1. The hip complex · anatomy
2. The knee complex · anatomy
3. The ankle and foot complex · anatomy
4. Joint mechanics: arthrokinematics and stability · anatomy
5. Muscle architecture: pennation, length and cross-sectional area · anatomy
6. Motor units, recruitment and rate coding · physiology
7. Levers, torque and moment arms · biomechanics
8. Postural and functional assessment (Prehab assessment tool) · assessment
9. Progressive overload and programming variables (sets, reps, tempo) · strength conditioning
10. Compound lifts: squat, deadlift and bench variations · strength conditioning
11. Injury prevention programmes — planned · prehab rehab

Scope of practice, screening, assessment, programming and special populations — ordered for professional development.

1. Role and scope of practice for personal trainers · personal training
2. Basics of behaviour change · personal training
3. Preparticipation health screening · assessment
4. Resting assessments and anthropometric measurements · assessment
5. Cardiorespiratory training: physiology, assessments and programming · personal training
6. Muscular training: foundations and benefits · personal training
7. Integrated exercise programming: from evidence to practice · personal training
8. Considerations for clients with obesity · personal training
9. Considerations for clients with chronic disease · personal training
10. Legal guidelines and business considerations · personal training

Pain science, tissue healing, loading and return to sport — and how they connect to biomechanics and S&C.

1. Biomechanics and movement analysis · biomechanics
2. Understanding pain science and tissue healing — planned · prehab rehab
3. Progressive loading techniques — planned · prehab rehab
4. Phased rehab programming: acute to return-to-performance — planned · prehab rehab
5. Role of criteria-based progressions — planned · prehab rehab
6. Return-to-sport testing — planned · prehab rehab
7. Integration with strength and conditioning — planned · prehab rehab