RECOVERY & ADVANCED STRETCHING TECHNIQUES

Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide the participants important information concerning the different techniques that can help relax or stimulate muscles before, during or after an event or a workout. Individuals will gain knowledge in the field of human anatomy to help apply the different methods that aid in relieving pain or improving performance. Practical application of assisted stretching, passive and advanced stretching techniques are also included.

Prerequisite: Level 3 or 4 Fitness Certification

Course detailed description

• Anatomy
• Muscular System
  • Muscle tissue
  • Muscle types
  • Muscle fiber microstructure
• Circulatory System
  • The Heart
  • The Blood
  • Blood Vessels
• Lymphatic System
  • Lymph vessels
  • Lymph nodes
  • Lymph organs
• Nervous System
  • Brain
  • Cranial nerves
  • Brain stem
• Sports Recovery Techniques
  • Benefits
  • Contraindications
  • Different positions used
  • Practical applications
• Relaxant and Post-Exercise Recovery Techniques
  • Order of positions
  • Order of body regions
  • Order of subsections
  • Practical applications
• Advanced Stretching Techniques
  • PNF Stretch
  • Passive Stretch
  • Improve flexibility and joint range of motion
  • Relieving muscle cramps
  • Practical applications
• Trigger Points release

Delivery method: combination of online and Live (Gym) training

Duration: 3 hours/session; 1-2 sessions/week; for 2 months

24 CECs (16 CPDs)