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Anatomy & Physiology Manual
Level 3 Programming & Delivering Personal Training Manual
Level 3 Nutrition Manual
Level 3 Learner Assessment Record
Level 2 & 3 Course Progress and Assessment Checklist

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Welcome to Performance Training Academy 3min

The PTA Vision for Fitness Professionals 13min

The Ethos of Performance Training Academy 15min

Anatomy & Physiology 63 Topics

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Introduction: Anatomy & Physiology

An Overview of the Skeleton

The Main Bones of the Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton: The Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limbs

Appendicular Skeleton: The Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs

Axial Skeleton: The Vertebral Column

Exaggerated Curves of the Spine – Lordosis

Exaggerated Curves of the Spine – Kyphosis

Exaggerated Curves of the Spine – Scoliosis

The Structure of Bone

A&P visuals: Bone growth (ossification)

The Joints of the Body

Types of Synovial Joints

Joint actions and plane of movement – Gym related

An Overview of The Muscular System

The Muscles of the Shoulder Joint

The Rotator Cuff Muscles

The Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle

The Muscles of the Arm

Muscles of the Vertebral Column

Muscles of the Abdomen

Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle

Muscles of the Upper Leg

Muscles of the Lower Leg

The Muscles of the Core

Types of Muscular Contraction

The Structure of Skeletal Muscle

A & P visuals: The structure of skeletal muscle

The Sliding Filament Theory

A&P Visuals – Sliding Filament Theory

Muscle Fibre Types

An Overview of Energy

ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate

The Three Energy Systems

The Aerobic Energy System

The Lactic Acid Energy System

The Phosphocreatine System

Energy System Cross-over

The Cardiorespiratory System Overview

The Structure of the Heart

A&P visuals: The heart

Rules of the CR System

The Coronary Arteries

The Circulatory System

The Respiratory System

A&P visuals: The respiratory system

The Flow of the CR System

The Breathing Action

Cardiorespiratory Terminology

The Neuro-endocrine System Overview

The Somatic Nervous System

A&P visuals: Neurotransmitters and synapses

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Unit Assessment: Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology Practice Exam Questions

How to book your ‘at home’ Anatomy & Physiology exam

The Role of a Personal Trainer

The Advantages of Having a Personal Trainer

The Basic Skills of a Personal Trainer

Resources and Environments

Training Clients in the Outdoors Environment

Programming Personal Training 24 Topics

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Client Consultation and Goal Setting

Remember to Apply the Principles of Training

How to Progress the Warm Up

How to Progress Cardiovascular Training

How to Progress Resistance Training

How to Progress Core Training

How to Progress the Cooldown

Periodising Endurance Training

Periodising Strength and Power

Training to be Fitter, Stronger, Leaner

Cardiovascular Training Variables

Resistance Training Variables

Flexibility and Movement

The Importance of Weight Training

Cardiovascular Training Adaptions

The Fats and CHO Ratio for Energy Expenditure

Training for Weight Loss and Muscle 'Tone' – Part One

Training for Weight Loss and Muscle 'Tone' – Part Two

Training for Muscle Hypertrophy

Training for Strength and Power

Training for Muscular Endurance

Rest and Recovery

Nutrition 43 Topics

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What is a Balanced Diet?

Recommended Daily Intake

Macronutrient Balance – 40/40/20

Eat Right – 40/40/20

Macronutrients – Fat

Classifications of Fat

Blood Lipid Profiles

Healthy Fats – Food Choices

The Fate of Dietary Fat

Macronutrients – Protein

Food Choices for Protein

Daily Protein Intake

Getting the Correct Amount of Protein

Macronutrients – Carbohydrate

Food Sources of Carbohydrates

Complex Carbohydrates – Starch and Fibre

Getting the Correct Amount of Carbohydrate

Fat Soluble Vitamins – ADEK

Water Soluble Vitamins – B and C

Minerals – Zinc, Magnesium and Calcium

Minerals – Sodium, Potassium and Iron

Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Phytonutrients

Stay Hydrated – Water

Sports Drinks and Osmosis

Alcohol and Bodyweight

Supplements – Keep It Simple!

Working Out BMR – The Energy Needs of the Human Body

Analysing Food Diaries – Part One

Analysing Food Diaries – Part Two

Analysing Food Diaries – Part Three

Can you get a perfect day… everyday?

Delivering The Nutrition Plan

What Happens If You Do Not Eat Enough?

Keeping Hunger Controlled – Leptin and Ghrelin

Regulate Blood Sugar Levels – Insulin and Cortisol

Nutrition for Weight Loss

How To Be Fat Adapted

Designing The Nutrition Plan

Unit Assessment – Nutrition

How to book your ‘at home’ Nutrition exam

Delivering Personal Training 14 Topics

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Delivering Personal Training – Unit Introduction

Delivering the warm up as a Personal Trainer

Resistance training terminology

Pre & Post Exhaust

Eccentric training

PHA Training (Peripheral Heart Action)

Cardiovascular Training methods – Overview

Interval Training

The exercise and coaching library

How to pass your Level 3 Personal Training summative assessment

How to complete your student portfolio

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