LEVEL 1: Advanced Training Specialist(ATS) Certification

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. Understand the anatomy, functional anatomy and biomechanics as it relates to how human movement occurs. 

2. Understand biomechanical analysis of every day movements as well as common sport movements. 

3. Identify the areas that have been shown both in science and evidenced based research that break down and are injured called “the weak links” of the human kinematic chain. 

4. Be able to perform common functional assessment tests of each body part supported with research. 

5. Understand the biomechanics, biomechanics of movement, biomechanical principles, biomechanics of various structures & tissues including; connective tissue, tendons and bones. 

6. Understand the foundation about posture, recognize common postural dysfunctions, and perform corrective strategies accordingly. 

7. Be able to perform a core assessment, understand the foundation anatomy behind the spine and where to begin with stabilization training. 8. Understand the foundation principles of integrative training which include; stretching, neuromuscular training, client education, core training and program design. 

9. Learn and understand the role of the four stabilizers at the lumbo-pelvic junction, how to assess and retrain properly with practical application.                        

10. Understand the principles behind sport specific training including agility, power and speed, how to assess each and how to improve each respectively. 

11. Be able to apply sample micro cycle, mesocycle and macro cycle programs for common sports with extensive rationale with sport specific clients. 

12. Learn new training techniques with sport specific clients’ based on the latest evidenced-based research. 

13. Understand and learn about common orthopedic, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary/vascular and special population dysfunctions of the 

upper and lower body occur in extensive detail. 

14. Review the pathology/movement dysfunction, mechanism of injury, common symptoms, medical management, common 

physical therapy treatment and post therapy training with recommendations based on evidenced based research and 

practical application.

 

• First Course: Understanding the Essence of Human Movement: How we are hardwired to move ATS-
• Second Course: Human Movement Assessment/Movement Analysis: Examining from the inside out ATS-
• Third Course: Integrative Training: Understanding the Fundamental Elements of Training ATS-
• Fourth Course: Program Design & Periodization Training ATS-
• Fifth Course: Common Movement Dysfunctions of the Orthopedic, Neuromuscular, Cardiopulmomary and Cardiovascular and Special Populations Curriculum Procedure 

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

1. Enroll in the curriculum(all five courses). 

2. Read through each course, beginning with first course, as it serves as the foundation of the entire course. Also review the study workbooks that accompany each course.

3. Watch the 40+ videos that PTCS has created on youtube.com highlighting the important content material. 

*If interested, an available one-day DVD is also available at an additional charge highlighting the material. 

4. When you are ready to take the comprehensive examination, go to the examination information tab and contact PTCS. 

5. Take the test(you must earn a 75% to pass.  If you do not pass, you can retake the examination). There is a retake processing fee 
of $50.00 respectively.

6. PTCS will notify you of your results and send you your certificate via email. It is that simple.

*Deadline to complete ATS once all five seperate courses are completed: six months

Testimonials from ATS graduates

"I have learnt a lot with these five courses. I had knowledge before, though it is great to have some sort of a reminder with the basics, over the years we tend to forget about some things. The course covers the basic knowledge that any trainer should have which is great.  This courses really goes into much deeper understanding of how the body really works. To me this course is the most complete I have ever read, it covers anatomy, biomechanics, conditioning for specific sports, common injuries or conditions. "It is a lot of knowledge to go through and to understand but worth it if you want to be a good trainer. I  did like the way each course flowed. Makes it a lot easier to learn and remember.  I have been able to apply some of my new knowledge to my clients especially that most of them lack of mobility to begin with and most of them have injuries. Ihighly recommend it."
Cyrielle Bonnard(South Africa)
Personal Trainer 2/6/16

 

 

“I absolutely loved the course! It truly challenged me and really made me think about how I train my clients. Your course and certificationopened my eyes and gave me a whole new perspective on training and the way our bodies work. This advanced training helped me in my own personal rehab, in training others with injuries, previous and present, and you were an excellent teacher!"
Stephanie H., MS, BS, ATS, CPT   Alexandria, Virginia

 

“I wanted to share with you since going through your challenging course and now becoming certified, how much it has changed the way I train clients. A new client that I met recently is an 83 year old woman who’s been a member for a long time, with osteoporosis, bilateral unrepaired RTC tears, and 2 total hip replacements (10 yrs apart). She swims for exercise, but understands her need for land based exercise for bone health. Just wanted to share this with you. “I was so grateful for the understanding of the advanced knowledge and what I have gained from your course. I was able to consult with her confidently, design an effective great program for her to follow, and she is very happy with how things are progressing. Thank you for upgrading me as a trainer.”
Janis W., ATS, CPT    Las Vegas, Nevada 

This specialty certification course includes the entire Synergy of Human Movement Foundations Course which consists of five units(manuals), and five study workbooks. Access to over 40+ videos PTCS has created and posted on youtube.com(type in Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems), practice examinations at the end of each unit and workbook, all examination costs, access to various articles and to PTCS via email for consultation.    A one-day DVD is available at cost of $24.95 + shipping charges.