Resistance and Gym Supervision Warnborough College

Overview

Some of the elements covered in this Resistance and Gym Supervision course from Warnborough College include types of resistance training, equipment and applications as well as developing training methods.

Course aims

• Identify different types of resistance training, the purpose of each, and explain the misconceptions that are commonly held about training.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of types of resistance training equipment available, its use, care and maintenance and application to training variables and client program needs.

• Recognise correct resistance training form in exercises and apply correct techniques where necessary in demonstrating and instructing.

• Select training methods and programming principles relevant to increasing strength, power, speed, local muscular endurance, cardio vascular endurance and weight loss.

• Outline the training method relevant to increasing strength, cardio vascular efficiency, muscular endurance, physical rehabilitation and programs for sports people.

• Plan and describe elementary circuit or resistance training programs for non risk clients.