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2. The skeletal system: bones, joints, and ranges of motion Available

3. Joint classifications and movement types Available

4. Muscular system: structure and naming conventions Available

5. Muscles of the upper body — origins, insertions, actions Available

6. Muscles of the lower body — origins, insertions, actions Available

7. Muscles of the core and trunk Available

8. Connective tissue: tendons, ligaments, fascia Available

40 min

9. The nervous system in movement Available

10. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems Available

11. Module 1 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Forces in the body: gravity, friction, ground reaction Available

Module 2 · KINESIOLOGY

Kinesiology & Biomechanics

The mechanics of human movement. Force, leverage, and why exercises work the way they do.

11 Lessons ~16 hours 1 Exam

2. Levers in the human body (1st, 2nd, 3rd class) Available

3. Force-velocity and length-tension relationships Available

4. Muscle contraction types: isometric, concentric, eccentric Available

5. Joint actions: kinetic chains, open vs closed Available

6. Biomechanics of the squat Available

7. Biomechanics of the deadlift Available

8. Biomechanics of pressing and pulling Available

9. Gait, posture, and movement screening Available

10. Common movement compensations and what they mean Available

11. Module 2 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Bioenergetics: ATP-PC, glycolytic, oxidative systems Available

Module 3 · PHYSIOLOGY

Exercise Physiology

How the body adapts to training. Energy systems, hormones, recovery, and what you're actually building.

10 Lessons ~14 hours 1 Exam

2. VO2 max, lactate threshold, and aerobic capacity Available

3. Muscle fiber types: Type I, IIa, IIx Available

4. Hormonal response to exercise Available

5. Cardiovascular adaptations to training Available

6. Muscular adaptations: hypertrophy, hyperplasia, neural Available

7. Principles of overload, specificity, reversibility Available

8. Recovery, sleep, and overtraining syndrome Available

9. Thermoregulation and exercise in heat/cold Available

10. Module 3 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. PAR-Q and health screening Available

Module 4 · ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Screening

How to find out where a client is before you start training them.

9 Lessons ~12 hours 1 Exam

2. Resting measurements: HR, BP, body composition Available

3. Static postural assessment Available

4. Dynamic movement screens (FMS, overhead squat) Available

5. Cardiorespiratory fitness testing Available

6. Muscular strength and endurance testing Available

7. Flexibility and mobility assessment Available

8. Goal setting: SMART, behavior change models Available

9. Module 4 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Acute training variables: reps, sets, intensity, rest Available

Module 5 · PROGRAMMING

Program Design

Turning assessment data into a training plan that produces results.

12 Lessons ~18 hours 1 Exam

2. Periodization: linear, undulating, block Available

3. Designing for hypertrophy Available

4. Designing for maximal strength Available

5. Designing for fat loss Available

6. Designing for athletic performance Available

7. Designing for general fitness and longevity Available

8. Warm-up and cool-down protocols Available

9. Exercise selection and progression Available

10. Programming for limited equipment Available

11. Building a 12-week program: case studies Available

12. Module 5 mastery exam · EXAM Available

75 min

Module 6 · NUTRITION

Nutrition for Trainers

What you can and cannot say. Macros, micros, and how to actually move the needle on body composition.

9 Lessons ~12 hours 1 Exam

1. Scope of practice: nutrition vs medical nutrition therapy Available

2. Energy balance and the calorie Available

3. Macronutrients: protein, carbs, fat Available

4. Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals Available

5. Hydration and electrolytes Available

6. Nutrient timing and meal frequency Available

7. Supplements: evidence-based picks Available

8. Counseling clients on nutrition habits Available

9. Module 6 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Older adults and sarcopenia Available

Module 7 · SPECIAL-POPULATIONS

Special Populations

Training people who aren't your average 25-year-old: older adults, pregnancy, youth, chronic conditions.

9 Lessons ~14 hours 1 Exam

2. Pre and post-natal training Available

3. Youth and adolescent training Available

4. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease Available

5. Diabetes and metabolic syndrome Available

6. Osteoarthritis and joint replacements Available

7. Low back pain protocols Available

8. Obesity and weight management Available

9. Module 7 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Pricing your services without underselling Available

Module 8 · BUSINESS

The Business of Training

How to actually make a living. Pricing, retention, marketing, legal, insurance, and the mindset shift.

9 Lessons ~10 hours 1 Exam

2. Liability insurance and legal structure Available

3. Client onboarding and intake systems Available

4. Retention: keeping clients past month 3 Available

5. Building an audience on Instagram and TikTok Available

6. Referral systems that actually work Available

7. Building a hybrid practice (in-person + online) Available

8. Burnout, boundaries, and longevity in the industry Available

9. Module 8 mastery exam · EXAM Available

1. Comprehensive review session Available

Module 9 · CAPSTONE

Capstone — Certification

Final examination. Pass to earn the THE SYSTEM Certified Trainer (TSC-CPT) badge.

3 Lessons ~4 hours 1 Exam

2. Case study: program a real client Available