NOTE: The book Strength Training for Soccer is required for successful completion of this course but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online Course Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.This package includes the following:
- Online study guide
- Online continuing education exam
This study guide reinforces the content from the book
Strength Training for Soccer (which is not included with this package). It helps you prepare for the 50-question exam that tests your understanding of the concepts presented.
Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of resistance training for soccer athletes.
- Describe the movements performed in soccer, including a position-specific analysis.
- Describe the different physical qualities related to performance in soccer.
- Describe and select appropriate testing protocols.
- Select appropriate exercises for soccer athletes.
- Describe training program variables for resistance training of soccer athletes.
- Explain safe and effective exercises, spotting, and breathing techniques in the performance of resistance training exercises.
- Identify the primary muscles trained with specific resistance training exercises.
- Describe the goals, objectives, length, structure, and organization of a resistance training program for the off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason.
Audience
Strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, athletic trainers, or other certified professionals who supervise and train athletes for soccer.