Introducing strength and conditioning

Part One: Client consultation. Screening

Needs analysis

Goal setting

Part Two: The fundamentals of strength and conditioning. The componets and principles of fitness

Aerobic endurance

Anaerobic endurance

Stabilisation

Muscular strength and endurance

Speed

Power

Agility

Flexibility

Body composition

Part Three: Testing the componets of fitness. Performance assessment

Aerobic endurance testing

Anaerobic endurance testing

Stabilisation testing

Muscular strength and endurance testing

Speed testing

Power testing

Agility testing

Flexibility testing

Body composition testing

Part Four: General training strategies. Manipulation of training variables

Fatigue and recovery strategies

Practioner skills

Motivation

Legal and ethical considerations

Part Five: Nutrition for strength and conditioning. Nutrients

Nutritional deficiencies

Energy balance.