Live Seminars for Personal Trainers

Synergy of Human Movement Program was created with one thing in mind. To teach the personal trainer medical and scientifically based information enhancing their knowledge base. To bridge the gap between physical therapists and personal trainers.

Course Overview:

With Synergy of Human Movement, you will gain a deeper understanding on how human movement occurs scientifically and biomechanically. You will learn how the various systems of the body affect one another and understand the functional anatomy that performs human movement. You will learn about common neuromuscular injuries and post therapy training programs that get results. Before you can train any client, you need to understand the science behind the movement, otherwise why are you training?

This course is the only two-day live lecture and hands on seminar with direct practical application on truly learning and understandig about human movement and how the human body works. Stay current with the latest research and techniques to train all clients' enabling them to return to optimal health and function.

This comprehensive course includes a 560 page referenced manual, 5 DVD set featuring Chris Gellert, PT, MPT, CSCS, CPT. The online exam and oral examination both require a passing score of 75% to earn CEU credit. . PTCS is there for you to answer any questions you may have as well as provide quizzes and additional information to help you understand and guide you in truly understanding the science behind the movement!

The program is not intended to teach the attendee (personal trainer) to act nor be a physical therapist . The program does not teach nor encourage any personal trainer to examine joint mobility, assess muscle strength, gait, or assess an individual's balance. Moreover, PTCS encourages personal trainers to practice within their scope accordingly.

Synergy of Human Movement Live Seminar Outline:

How do we Move? The Biomechanics of Human Movement(L/LAB)
This lecture/workshop thoroughly provide a deeper analysis and understanding on the biomechanics of how human movement occurs, biomechanics of connective tissue, how structure affects function, functional anatomy to perform movement, as well as muscle imbalances within the shoulder complex. Review of common static and dynamic forces and physics terms will make you think differently as we move.

The Nuts and Bolts of the knee: from injury back to the gym(L)
This lecture will review the anatomy, functional anatomy, common muscle imbalances within the knee joint. Pathomechanics and biomechanics of movement examining the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints. Discuss of common knee dysfunction such as ACL reconstruction, menisectomies, total knee replacement(TKR) and others will be reviewed with post therapy training recommendations.

 Functional training: The integrated approach(L/LAB)
This lecture/workshop will examine integrative training principles such as will examine program design, exercise prescription, neuromuscular training, spinal stabilization and stretching and their effect on one another. This section will examine exercise prescription in detail and the importance of selecting proper exercises with any client. Sample workout programs with clinical rationale will be reviewed to guide the personal trainer in mastering exercise prescription. Performance of functional strengthening exercises with medicine balls, physioballs and other equipment will be performed.

 Understanding Posture: The Postural vs. Phasic Pull(L)
This lecture will delve into explaining the difference and effect of postural vs. phasic muscles. It will also examine assessing posture, postural dysfunctions and post therapy training principles. This lecture will make you think not only about how you train your clients, but more importantly how we think about the human body and how dysfunctions develop.

Secrets of the Shoulder: Scientific Shoulder Training(L/LAB)
This lecture/workshop will review the functional anatomy, force-couple relationships, common imbalances within the shoulder complex. Pathomechanics and biomechanics of shoulder movement will be examined thoroughly. Discussion of common shoulder dysfunctions such as impingement, rotator cuff repair, bursitis, instabilities, dislocations, adhesive capsulitis and others will be reviewed with post therapy training recommendations.

Case Studies Review(Discussion)
This interactive lecture and discussion will examine several case studies on real patients who transitioned from physical therapy to personal training and ultimately back to the gym safely with periodized programming and selective exercise prescription. Anatomy, biomechanics, program design, safety/precautions will all thoroughly be discussed providing much needed clarity.

The Road Map to tackling the complex Back Client(L)
This lecture will examine and discuss the most common back conditions such as Spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spondylosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis and other while providing clarity on each while examining the anatomical, biomechanical differences of each. Program design, exercise prescription and do's and don't with all conditions as well as practical stabilization exercises that work will be extensively reviewed.

The Truth about the Core(L/LAB)
This dynamic lecture/workshop will discuss how to assess the core with functional assessments, review of the key stabilizers of the spine and core and importance will thoroughly be reviewed. You will also learn the “neural connection” on the relationship between the brain and the musculoskeletal system. Learn new static, dynamic and challenging lumbar stabilization exercises that you can add to your exercise repertoire.

Essentials of Program Design/Periodization Training(L)
Learn the foundation about program design and periodization training. This lecture will discuss essential concepts pf program design that all trainers should master when working with any client. Learn how to manipulate exercise variables such as reps, sets, loads, and rest periods. Periodization concepts with sample sport training program will be thoroughly discussed in detail.

Exercises that hurt more than help(L/LAB)
This interactive lecture and demonstration will review several key exercises, stretches, and functional strengthening exercises that can create or lead to dysfunction and should be avoided. Anatomy, biomechanics and clinical rationale will all be discussed as with attendance participation. This session will make you really think about exercises that you teach and why they are utilized in training programming.

Nuts and Bolts of Neuromuscular Training(L/LAB)
This lecture/workshop will discuss the foundation or motor control and motor learning which are the foundation of learning any new exercise, retraining, improving balance, etc. This in depth lecture will examine integration of body systems reviewing the connection between the neurologic and musculoskeletal system. The physiology of balance and movement will be examined in great detail. Come prepared to really learn and understand complex information made simple. Learn new static and dynamic balance exercises to add to your exercise repertoire.

L=Lecture LAB= workshop/hands on practice

**CEC's are earned for completing the course, quizzes and assignments accordingly.

Pre-requisites for Synergy Live seminar course:

• Possess a national personal training certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, NASM, NCSF or NFPT and have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience or possess a Bachelor's degree in health related field such as exercise science, movement science, kinesiology, etc and an advanced certification (ie. NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-CHFI, others can be discussed with PTCS).

• CPR certification is mandatory.

 For more information:

• Synergy of Human Movement course Objectives (PDF)
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• Synergy of Human Movement Live Course Description (PDF)
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• Synergy of Human movement Application (PDF)
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To earn the credentials of Advanced Personal Trainer(A.P.T.), the trainer must pass two examinations as listed below.

Examination Process(see Examination Tab)

PTCS recommends studying for minimum of 3 months prior to taking the written and practical examination.

The Synergy of Human Movement examination consists of two parts. The first part is a written 125 question multiple choice examination which consists of questions to test the student's understanding with emphasis on; functional anatomy, functional biomechanics, biomechanics, exercise prescription & progress, movement dysfunctuions, periodization training, post therapy training principles that must be completed in a three hour time frame.

The second part is an oral examination, whereyou will be asked three case study questions similarly in the course manual or the live seminar you attended.The questions will be focusing on anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology,movement dysfunctions, periodization training as seen in the sample case studies in the back of the Synergy Course Manual. You will have approximately 30 minutes to complete, and if more time is needed, you won't be penalized.

The time to take the oral examination must be set up ahead of time and also be mutually convenient with PTCS. The examination will be conducted over the phone or via skye.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is a Passing score for written and practical examinations?

A: You must achieve a score of 75% on each section.

Notification of scores: Please allow 4-6 weeks for grading of examination from the date you took your exam. Written notification will be mailed accordingly. Do not call PTCS.

Q: What will I be asked for my written examination?

A: You will be asked questions pertaining to all six units of the course with heavy emphasis

on functional anatomy, biomechanics, periodization training, and post therapy training principles.
You will have timed three hours to complete the exam via online after receiving a password/code from PTCS.

Q: What will I be asked for my oral/practical examination?

A: You will be asked 3 case study questions. A case study represents a hypothetical client you might encounter. Within each question you will be asked to define the anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, physiology that pertains accordingly. You will also be required to list one exercises that is contraindicated (avoided) from teaching with scientific rationale. You will also be asked to describe a sample periodized program with rationale.

Q: If someone does not pass a section, what happens?

A:you are only required to re-take the portion you did not pass. A maximum of 3 attempts is allowed for re-testing purposes.

Q: How much will it cost to re-take my exam?

A: Cost for retaking both examinations is$150.00

Cost for retaking the written examination is $100.00

Cost for retaking the oral examination is  $100.00 Payment needs to be sent in a form of a check to Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems, LLC

Any questions, please call PTCS accordingly

    **Those who successfully complete the two-day course, all quizzes, assignments, and pass the Synergy of Human Movement final examination(written and pactical) earn a certificate of Advanced Personal Training.

The program is not intended to teach the attendee (personal trainer) to act nor be a physical therapist. The program does not teach nor encourage for any personal trainer to examine joint mobility, assess muscle strength, gait, or assess an individual's balance. Moreover, PTCS encourages personal trainers to practice within their scope accordingly.