Just returned home. I passed all exams. 'A's only.My general practice topic was reaction-training. 'Nuff said.The preparations took me approximately 35 seconds, including the time to get all the stuff (balls, rings, markers, ...) together.I have to say that although some lessons were a waste of time in my opinion, the course in general was … Show’s over. weiterlesen
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Examination Week, Day #4
Just finished three more exams:Special practice: basically that's everything related to strength training. I had to describe some cardio-tests, 1rm-tests, tests on max. strength deficiencies and mobility tests.Exercise testing and prescription: Here I was questioned on max. strength training, training periodization, super-compensation and the principles of proper training in general.Functional kinetics: Here, I had to … Examination Week, Day #4 weiterlesen
Examination Week, Day #2
Today I passed my first anatomy exam.I'm in Linz again, going through the examination circle for my BSPA-License. This can be compared to a strength and conditioning certification.Anyhow, yesterday we did some coordination training and went down to the lab to conduct performance tests. Four people were tested, the tests covered were:the WHO tri-level aerobic … Examination Week, Day #2 weiterlesen
Instructor course
Returned from Linz (upper Austria's capitol city) on saturday. I spent six days there to go through the first part of my fitness instructor course.I have to say, I was pretty surprised - on the positive side, that is. You see, the course is organized, held and paid for (most of it, at least) by … Instructor course weiterlesen
The Performance Engineer 