PT/PTA Courses

    Build Hip Muscles Using the Deadlift and Its Variants

    Learn which deadlift variations are the most effective to develop gluteal and hamstring muscle mass, strength, and power. Packed with live exercise demonstrations, this course is designed for the practitioner with an interest in sports performance. Deadlift variations covered range from the traditional to the stiff-legged and more to also include hip hinge and other exercises for post-rehabilitation. Packed with programming tips, strategies, and methods, this course is suitable for all students and athletes.

    Approved by FL, GA, SC, AR, AZ, KS, MS, ND, OK, TN State boards of Physical therapy. 2 HRS CE credit.

    Muscle Clocks: How to Schedule Training to Optimize Performance

    Learn what muscle clocks are and how to use them to determine when to work out and how to schedule types of exercise like resistance and cardiovascular training. Discover how to build workouts and programs using the latest research on timing training.

    Earn 2 hours credit.

    Approved by all 50 state boards of physical therapy.

    Resistance Training Programming for Athletes over 50

    Learn how to program resistance training sessions and programs for athletes and long-time recreational exercisers over age 50. With an emphasis on training load and recovery this course is designed with real-world applications in mind and includes a discussion of popular recovery tools like cold water immersion, compression therapy, and vibrating foam rollers.

    Earn 2 hours credit.

    Approved by all 50 state boards of physical therapy.

    The Effects of High-Intensity, Short Duration Training Versus Endurance Cardio Training on Strength Development in Athletes

    Earn 1 hour credit.

    This course explores the effects of high-intensity, short duration training versus endurance cardio training on strength development in athletes. Discover how to program the frequency, mode, volume, intensity, and duration of cardio training sessions to design effective concurrent training sessions and programs for recreational and competitive athletes.

    Approved by all 50 state boards of physical therapy.

    Programming for Muscle Strength and Power Gains

    Offered through HomeCEU, a subsidiary of Colibri Group.

    Earn 3 credit hours.

    This course is designed to show learners how to design strength and power development workout sessions and programs. Based on the latest research and trends in strength and power training, attendees will gain knowledge and skills to implement in workouts and programs immediately. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

    Approved by all 50 state boards of physical therapy.

    Combined Training: Evidence-based Programming

    Offered through HomeCEU, a subsidiary of Colibri Group.

    Earn 3 credit hours.

    Discover how to develop general fitness and strength and conditioning programs to account for interference theory. Learn how to use contemporary training methods like plyometric supersets, cardio-strength supersets, and circuits to build effective and safe workouts and programs designed for multiple fitness goals. Packed with real-world clinical applications and sample routines, this course is designed with the working professional and immediate field application in mind and therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

    Approved by all 50 state boards of physical therapy.

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