Course description
Running, swimming, and strength training are the three main forms of physical activity that can help you develop physical fitness and core strength. This course will discuss these activities and teach you how to remain injury-free while doing them. You will learn professional techniques for warming up, stretching, and using equipment correctly. The course will also cover the most common injuries experienced by those who engage in regular physical activities, as well as how to prevent and treat these injuries.
To help you develop muscular strength, speed, and power, this course will cover essential flexibility techniques, calisthenics, and plyometrics. You will also learn about the proper exercise techniques when training in challenging environments such as extreme heat, extreme cold, and high altitude. The necessary precautions that must be taken to ensure that you train safely in each environment will also be discussed. Finally, you will learn about the most important aspects of performance-enhancing substances.
This Diploma in Physical Fitness online course will be of great interest to professionals who work in the health and fitness industry, individuals who may be interested in pursuing a career in health and fitness, or any individual who would like to improve their own physical fitness and strength. With physical fitness being so important to personal health and life satisfaction, these skills can make a real difference in your life or the lives of you students. So why wait? Check out the course today and keep moving forward!
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Training content
Exercise Physiology
Description: In this module you will learn about exercise physiology and it covers topics such as Muscle Structure and Function; Principles of Physical Training; Physical Training Methods. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Terminology & Definitions
- Muscle Structure & Function
- Principles of Physical Training
- Physical Training Methods
- Lesson Summary
Cardiovascular Training
Description: In this module you will learn about cardiovascular training and it covers topics such as Cardiovascular Exercise; Workouts and Aerobic Activities; Running Fitness; Hills and Sprints. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Cardiovascular Exercise
- Workouts & Aerobic Activities
- Running Fitness
- Hills & Sprints
- Lesson Summary
- Learning Outcomes
Running Safely
Description: In this module you will learn about running safely and it covers topics such as Running Gear; Running Mechanics; Distance Building. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Running Gear
- Running Mechanics
- Distance Building
- Lesson Summary
Swimming for Fitness
Description: In this module you will learn about swimming for fitness and it covers topics such as Open-Water Swimming; Pool Swimming; Improving Stroke Skills. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Open-Water Swimming
- Pool Swimming
- Improving Stroke Skills
- Lesson Summary
Strength Training
Description: In this module you will learn about strength training and it covers topics such as Strength Training Terms; Muscular Balance; Diet and Exercise. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Strength Training Terms
- Muscular Balance
- Diet & Exercise
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Physical Fitness - First Assessment
Description: This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Physical Fitness course: Module 1: Exercise Physiology; Module 2: Cardiovascular Training; Module 3: Running Safely; Module 4: Swimming for Fitness; Module 5: Strength Training. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.
- Assessment: Diploma in Physical Fitness - First Assessment
Health and Flexibility
Description: In this module you will learn about health and flexibility and it covers topics such as Flexibility Science; Flexibility Training; Stretching Exercises. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Flexibility Science
- Flexibility Training
- Stretching Exercises
- Lesson Summary
Calisthenics
Description: In this module you will learn about calisthenics and it covers topics such as Strength Development; and Calisthenic Exercises. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Strength Development
- Calisthenic Exercises: Part 1
- Calisthenics Exercises: Part 2
- Lesson Summary
Plyometrics
Description: In this module you will learn about plyometrics and it covers topics such as Plyometrics Training. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Understanding Plyometrics
- Plyometric Training
- Lesson Summary
Training in Challenging Environments
Description: In this module you will learn about training in challenging environments and it covers topics such as Training in Warm Environments; Training in Cool Environments; Training at High Altitudes. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Training in Warm Environments
- Training in Cool Environments
- Training at High Altitudes
- Lesson Summary
Preventing & Treating Injuries
Description: In this module you will learn about preventing & treating injuries and it covers topics such as Treating Inflammation Injuries; Treating Skeletal Injuries; Injury Management. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Treating Inflammation Injuries
- Treating Skeletal Injuries
- Injury Management
- Lesson Summary
Performance-Enhancing Substances
Description: In this module you will learn about performance-enhancing substances and it covers topics such as Using Anabolic Steroids; Hormones and Stimulants. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.
- Learning Outcomes
- Using Anabolic Steroids
- Hormones and Stimulants
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Physical Fitness - Second Assessment
Description: This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Physical Fitness course: Module 7: Health and Flexibility; Module 8: Calisthenics; Module 9: Plyometrics; Module 10: Training in Challenging Environments; Module 11: Preventing and Treating Injuries; Module 12: Performance-Enhancing Substances. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.
- Assessment: Diploma in Physical Fitness - Second Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Physical Fitness - End of Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Define the term exercise physiology
- Discuss the function of the cardiovascular system during exercise
- Discuss how running, swimming and strength training can be used as effective tools to develop and maintain strength and fitness
- Describe the benefits that flexibility can have on overall health and fitness
- Describe the benefits of calisthenic and plyometric exercise on muscular strength, endurance and power
- Describe the effects that training in extreme environments can have on the body
- Describe a range of common injuries that occur during physical training and the best ways to prevent and treat them
- Discuss the effects of performance enhancing substances and the beneficial and adverse effects linked to them
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