This course is designed to help trainers, strength coaches, therapists and medical practitioners understand the science and practical application of Acceleration Training™ exercise. The workshop is broken down into lecture and practical training, covering biomechanics, basic neurophysiology, program design and exercise progressions. You will learn how to implement Acceleration Training™ programs as they apply to:

• Movement preparation
• Coordination
• Core and pillar
• Strength training
• Regeneration

You will be given easy-to-use program templates that will allow you to integrate Acceleration Training™ exercise into your current training systems. The workshop includes a case study and a take-home exam.

THE POWER PLATE® ACADEMY SETTING THE STANDARD IN EDUCATION

Power Plate® products lead the way in the Advanced Vibration Technology™ market and our Academy sets the standards for Acceleration Training™ education. Power Plate has become the industry leader in education and training programs. These Academies qualify for continuing education credits with a number of professional organizations internationally. Power Plate International Ltd. is backed by a distinguished Scientific Medical Advisory Board, made up of 11 MDs, PhDs and industry experts from around the world. Along with on-site learning, Power Plate now offers other support tools, including on-line training with PT on the Net®, an Acceleration Training™ DVD featuring Mark Verstegen of Athletes’ Performance®, and the Handbook of Acceleration Training™.

Day 1

The Power Plate Core Fundamentals Academy has been developed to allow Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Therapists, and Medical Practitioners to understand the science and application of Acceleration Training. This is a REPS approved lecture and hands on program (10 points). The theory includes; biomechanics, neurophysiology, and introduction to the Acceleration Training Pyramid™ (ATP) program design methodologies. The Practical portion covers hands on exercise progressions and application of ATP™ training templates in Movement Preparation, Coordination, Core & Pillar, Strength, and Regeneration. Attendees will leave with easy to use handouts of the program templates and exercise progressions.

9:30 Biomechanics of Power Plate & Acceleration Training
9:45 Neurophysiology
10:15 Program Design Part I
10:45 Practical Part 1 (Movement Preparation, Coordination, Core & Pillar)
12:15 Lunch.
1:15 Program Design Part II
1:45 Power-Plate Practical Part II (Strength, Recovery & Regeneration)
3:00 Program Design Part III
3:30 Response & Adaptation
3:45 Case Study (Small Groups)
4:30 Conclusion & Handout of Take Home Test

Day 2

Power Plate Group Training Academy The Power Plate Group Training Academy is for Personal Trainers and Group Ex Trainers who want to better learn how to successfully integrate Power-Plate and Acceleration Training, into small group or group ex environments. This workshop teaches you how to develop multiple different group class formats and the skills to deliver them. Each student leaves with programs to immediately launch at your facilities and health clubs, including; weight loss, fitness, core, flexibility and performance training. Power Plate small Group Training is a new and exciting service to increase revenue, membership retention and separate yourself from the competition!

9.00Group Training and Programs
9.45 Program Design 10.30      Break
10.45 Acceleration Training Disks
11.15 Organization / Structure and the Power-Plate Group Trainer
11:30 Practical I - Power Zone - Power Tone - Power Flex
12.30 Lunch
1.30 Practical II -  Power Sculpt - Power Performance - Power Core
2:45 Break
3:00 Practical III - Your Turn
4.00 Case Study

ABOUT THE TRAINER: AMANDA BOYLE

Amanda has a Bachelor Physical Education – ACPE  from Sydney, Australia and  RMT – Premier Training from London.

Amanda’s first interest in health and the Australian Fitness Industry started when competing in Women National Soccer League. Her early training and Sport Conditioning /Coaching began with the NSW Institute of Sport and then as a trained Physical Education teacher.

Moving to London over 5 years ago, she has had the pleasure in joining the Power Plate team as a UK and Europe Master Trainer. Over this period she has worked with Premier League Football Clubs, the GB Ski Team, Golf Professionals at St Andrews Scotland, Spanish Golf Tournaments, and UK Celebrities to name a few.

Her most recent highlight in education in 2008 was a joining the Mentorship Programme at ‘Athletes Performance’ - Arizona USA and beginning a Diploma in Functional Training / Therapy.

Her passion is purely to help people feel good, eat well and dance there way through life.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 29th and 30th April 2009 (Wed/Thu)
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Venue: Verve Studio, 39 Stamford Road, #02-11 Stamford House
Fees: S$299.60 per person
Closing date for registration: 27 April 2009

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