There are certain basics you must know in order to properly and safely Personal Train
an individual or group. You must know how the body works. Through your education at
Wexford University, you will develop the skills you need to properly and safely do that.
Here are some of things you must know as a professional Personal Trainer:
Anatomy
This is the foundation of wellness. By understanding anatomy and physiology, you will
have the knowledge to create the necessary exercises in a program for your clients.
Knowing the proper use and function of each muscle, you will be able to knowledgably
help your clients. It is important to understand anatomy so you are aware of proper
angles and ranges of motions for your clients to comfortably and correctly do each one
of the exercises you give them. Through your studies, you will be able to recognize
different body alignments and different types of imbalances in strength and stability of
muscle groups that need to be improved. Thoroughly understanding this information will
allow you to create successful programs for your vast clientele. Anatomy is not simply
about muscles and bones, you will also need a great deal of knowledge about the
cardiovascular system and how exercise effects the oxygenation of the blood and
working muscle groups. Although it may seem overwhelming at first, the more you study
– both in and out of the gym – you will find your grasp on the subject will grow. And, the
more you can use the anatomy vocabulary and verbiage, the more your clients will trust
you. It is in your best interest to completely understand this subject. Once you have
completed your certifications you will know this stuff inside and out.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, or kinetics, is the foundation of human movement. Everything you need to
know about the way the body moves is based on the principles in Kinesiology. If a client
has irregular movements or has a special condition, than you may be required to create
a special program for them. Effectively knowing how the body moves will allow you to
adjust postures and provide your clients with a more efficient use of their body. Another
special group of people who benefit greatly from Personal Trainers are athletes mainly
because of a Personal Trainer’s extreme knowledge of movement. Athletes wanting to
maximize their potential will hire a Personal Trainer to help them because of their
extensive knowledge in this very specific area.
Nutrition
As you know, everything you eat impacts the way your body performs. While you may
eat healthy and have a pretty good understanding of nutrition, you will be surprised how
much there is to learn. At Wexford University, you will learn everything you need to