Performance Enhancement Coach

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

This course will present cutting-edge assessment techniques, micro-progressive training theory, sport-specific program design, injury causation - prevention, optimal training threshold and a critical look at endocrine and immune systems function and responses. 

The PEC course was designed for those who want a greater understanding of performance optimization theory and application. 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
• Overtraining, Immune Suppression, and Adrenal Fatigue
• Mechanisms of Injury and Medical Aspects of Sport
• Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Considerations
• Psychological Aspects of Human Performance
• Nutrition and Supplementation
• Rest and Recovery Versus Repair
• Gender Variances Differences and Training Considerations
• Athletic Program Design
• Assessments and Biometrics

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the endocrine and immune system in performance optimization.
2. Explain gender variance and its relationship to performance optimization.
3. Demonstrate the ability to create a performance optimization program with consideration of physiological and mechanical variables effecting performance optimization.

Course Dates / Times: TBD

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 Managment, Exercise Science, Chiropractic, Resistant Training Specialist, or Muscle Activation Technique). 
• Must hold Current AED and CPR certification.

12.5 CEC's