Performance Enhancement Coach

The APTE Performance Enhancement Coach (PEC) course provides an interdisciplinary Science-based applied approach to performance enhancement within the context of clinical sports sciences and the APTE’s integrated approach of the human movement sciences.

The PEC course was designed for those who want a greater understanding of performance optimization in theory and application. You'll learn how to modify your training approach for your performance-driven athletes and clients, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to optimize strength, agility and the ability to perform at peak levels while minimizing the potential for injury.

Expand your skill and ability:

This course is ideal for those working with all levels of people with the goal of improved performance from adolescent to adult.

Topics include:

• Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
• Applied Biomechanics and Exercise Techniques
• Endocrine and Immune Optimization (prerecorded)
• Overtraining, Immune Suppression, and Adrenal Fatigue (prerecorded)
• Mechanisms of Injury and Medical Aspects of Sport
• Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Considerations
• Psychological Aspects of Human Performance
• Dietary Supplementation (Self read)
• Rest and Recovery Versus Repair
• Gender Variances Differences and Training Considerations
• Assessments and Biometrics
• Sport-specific program applications, power and agility exercise progressions

Presenters:

Michael Maziekas 

John Petrizzo

Michele Loesch

Course Dates / Times: Coming this Fall

Virtual

Exam: TBD

Eligibility requirements to sit for the Performance Enhancement Coach Examination include; 

• A current nationally accredited personal training certification and or a related certification, degree or license in one of the following (Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Chiropractic, Resistant Training Specialist, or Muscle Activation Technique). 
• Must hold Current AED and CPR certification.

2.0 (15) APTE Credits for Course Participation 

Course documents will be provided for CEC approval from other organizations