NASM CPT: GUIDED STUDY COURSE – Course Textbook Notes

Course Textbook Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Fundamentals of Human Movement Science

1. The Scientific Rationale for Integrated Training
2. Basic Exercise Science
3. The Cardiorespiratory System
4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
5. Human Movement Science

SECTION 2: Assessments, Training Concepts, and Program Design

1. Fitness Assessment
2. Flexibility Training Concepts
3. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training
4. Core Training Concepts
5. Balance Training Concepts
6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
8. Resistance Training Concepts
9. Integrated Program Design and the Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) Model
10. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
11. Chronic Health Conditions and Physical or Functional Limitations

SECTION 3: Nutrition and Supplementation

1. Nutrition
2. Supplementation

SECTION 4: Client Interaction and Professional Development

1. Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Coaching
2. Developing a Successful Personal Training Business