What Will I Learn?

First Hour:

Exercise Technique

• Selection, Muscle Involvement, Spotting, Cues, Common Mistakes
  • Barbell squat, kettlebell swing, good morning, step-up, overhead press, upright row, triceps extension, ab rollouts, single leg RDL
• Resistance Training

• Running Analysis
• Stride Length, Stride Rate, Coaching Cues, Technique Adjustments

• Agility and Plyometrics
• Technique Examples
• Coaching Cues 
• Common errors

• Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training Principles
• Athlete Testing Norms
• Example Athlete Cases
• Sprinting/ speed training principles, technique, and common errors

Second Hour:

Program Design

• Sports-Specific Needs Analysis (energy system development)
• Exercise Intensity and Volume (RPE, %1RM, volume calculations)
• Applying Work to Rest Ratios
• Advanced Periodization
• Review of Example Programs 
• Program Design for Off Season, Preseason, and In Season
  • Examples
  • Determining appropriate volume
  • Intensity Progression
  • Exercise Selection

Other:

• Practice Questions
• Q&A

Meet The Instructor

Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS is a strength coach and physical therapist. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University. Matt has worked in high school strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, and personal training. Matt runs The Movement System, an educational platform with the mission to Make The World Stronger.

20% of sales will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital