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Section 1
Apply anatomical planes and joint actions
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Preview: 1. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts (15%)
Preview includes- 3 of 3 lesson topics
- 1 overview segment
- 3 core concepts
- 2 exam tips
Lesson Topics
- Understanding Anatomical Planes
- Joint Actions and Movement
- Multi-Plane Exercises
Overview
This objective focuses on applying knowledge of anatomical planes (sagittal, frontal, transverse) and their corresponding joint actions (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, rotation) to design and analyze movement patterns
Core Concepts
- **Sagittal Plane:** Defines flexion and extension movements
- **Frontal Plane:** Defines abduction and adduction movements
- **Transverse Plane:** Defines rotation movements
Exam Tips
- When analyzing movement, first identify the primary plane of motion. Then, consider if other planes are involved
- Pay attention to the wording of the scenario – does it explicitly mention a specific plane?
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Section 2
Distinguish concentric eccentric and isometric actions
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Relate motor units to force production
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Apply skeletal and joint structure concepts
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Relate cardiorespiratory responses to exercise
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Recognize endocrine responses to exercise
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Choose the dominant energy system from task demands
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Apply ATP-PC recovery principles
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Apply glycolytic and oxidative metabolism
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Apply force torque and lever concepts
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Recognize altered length-tension and reciprocal inhibition
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Apply the stretch-shortening cycle
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Distinguish macronutrient roles
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Apply micronutrient and hydration concepts
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Apply energy balance and weight-management factors
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Use active listening
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Build rapport professionally
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Write a SMART goal
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Distinguish process and outcome goals
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Coach precontemplation and contemplation
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Coach preparation action and maintenance
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Strengthen self-efficacy
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Use motivational interviewing principles
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Use open questions and reflective responses
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Distinguish intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
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Build social support
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Identify barriers and choose a matching strategy
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Use habit stacking and environmental cues
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Address stress and sleep as behavior factors
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Section 30
Reevaluate expectations and refer when needed
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Section 31
Use a PAR-Q and obtain clearance when indicated
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Collect medical and lifestyle history
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Section 33
Interpret resting heart rate and blood pressure within scope
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Section 34
Choose a body-composition assessment
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Section 35
Use BMI and waist-to-hip ratio appropriately
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Section 36
Perform a static postural assessment
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Section 37
Interpret an overhead squat assessment
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Interpret a single-leg squat assessment
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Section 39
Interpret pushing and pulling assessments
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Section 40
Use gait observation
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Section 41
Choose a cardiorespiratory assessment
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Use a strength assessment
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Use a muscular-endurance assessment
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Use a power assessment
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Section 45
Choose a speed agility or quickness assessment
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Section 46
Reassess after meaningful change
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Section 47
Choose the correct OPT level and phase
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Section 48
Design stabilization-endurance training
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Design strength-endurance training
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Design hypertrophy training
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Design maximal-strength training
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Design power training
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Apply periodization
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Section 54
Apply specificity overload and variation
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Section 55
Apply the general adaptation syndrome
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Section 56
Select an appropriate flexibility method
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Section 57
Select a resistance-training system
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Section 58
Choose vertical or horizontal loading
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Section 59
Select a training modality
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Section 60
Design cardiorespiratory training with FITTE
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Section 61
Program core training by level
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Section 62
Program balance training by level
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Section 63
Program reactive training by level
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Section 64
Program speed agility and quickness training
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Section 65
Manipulate acute training variables
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Section 66
Manage progression recovery and special-population needs
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Section 67
Deliver a progressive warm-up
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Section 68
Deliver an appropriate cool-down
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Section 69
Coach self-myofascial rolling
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Section 70
Coach static stretching safely
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Section 71
Coach active-isolated and dynamic flexibility
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Section 72
Coach core-stabilization technique
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Section 73
Coach core-strength technique
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Section 74
Coach core-power technique
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Section 75
Coach balance-stabilization technique
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Coach balance-strength technique
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Section 77
Coach balance-power technique
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Section 78
Coach reactive-stabilization technique
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Section 79
Coach reactive-strength technique
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Section 80
Coach reactive-power technique
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Section 81
Coach SAQ drills
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Section 82
Coach squat mechanics
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Section 83
Coach lunge mechanics
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Section 84
Coach horizontal pushing
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Section 85
Coach pulling mechanics
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Section 86
Coach a hip-hinge pattern
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Section 87
Use safe spotting
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Section 88
Coach breathing during exercise
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Select visual auditory or kinesthetic cues
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Section 90
Stop or modify exercise when safety changes
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Section 91
Remain within CPT scope of practice
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Section 92
Refer to an appropriate health professional
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Follow an emergency action plan
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Protect records and confidentiality
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Apply professional ethics and boundaries
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Maintain credentials and continuing education
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Choose credible professional information
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Section 98
Maintain equipment and a safe environment
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Section 99
Apply marketing fundamentals ethically
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Support client acquisition and retention professionally
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