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We educate the best trainers in the fitness branch. From start to finish of the education - and beyond!- we support and guide our students.

Functional anatomy is a foundation necessary for all trainers in exercise, fitness and sports. This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the human body and a wellspring of important knowledge.

The course is constructed to present the information in an interesting and comprehensible manner and features different learning approaches appropriate for Fitness and Personal Trainers.
 
The goal is, to understand the relationship between movement patterns, the human body and relevant anatomical terminology.

More and more companies are integrating Corporate Wellness and similar health initiatives into their employee benefits packages. By doing so they promote the health and well-being of their employees, reducing the incidence of sick-leave and building healthier, stronger team dynamics.

Exactly why such initiatives are important is discussed in this introduction to the concept, as well as challenges that such initiatives face including organisational dysfunction.

Participants also learn about the advantages of corporate wellness and some trusted approaches and tools for finding and working with a company.

We offer suggestions on how to approach companies about Corporate Wellness, how to develop a corporate wellness concept and important organisational points to consider.
Participants will be exposed to some practical examples and will have the possiblity to perform group work on the topic.

The unit on Marketing and Customer Interaction gives participants some insight into identifying, working with and marketing to their ideal customer. This is one of the most useful units for the aspiring trainer, as it helps them identify their place in the market, which makes for a more successful career start.

We begin by taking a look at Marketing itself to understand exactly what it is and of what relevance it has for personal trainers.
Important basic concepts such as USP, positioning, target market, etc. are introduced and different models from marketing such as the SMART Formula, marketing mix (7Ps) and more are explained.

The communication between trainer and client is also addressed in this unit. Various aspects of communication theory and some guidelines for successful communication are covered.

Upon completion of this subject, participants are able to develop marketing strategies for their product and/or services, ready to position themselves in a market rich in variety and full of possibility!

A working understanding of human physiology and therefore the relationships between the various functions of the human body is crucial for anyone working in the exercise and fitness field. It is a requisite knowledge for the sufficient practice of their profession.

This course makes the relationships within the human organism graspable for everyone. Take a deep-dive into the human body and learn the functions of our organism for your new profession in fitness.

In this subject you will get a close look at energy metabolism needed for muscle activation, the circulatory system and the pulmonary system.

Any high quality education in fitness and exercise begins with the foundations of anatomy and physiology.

In this unit participants are prepared for successful communication with their clients on every level. In addition, we take a look at how the trainer or coach can go about dealing with their own goals and motives, which will in turn help them better understand their clients.

The right goal-setting and the proper approach to feedback are an important parts of this unit.

The way we manage stress as trainers and with our clients and a variety of learning strategies are explored so these skills can be integrated into your professional approach.

In this introduction to training theory we look at the foundations of training plan creation and management, including the principles of training, training methodology and factors that influence sports performance.
Because performance capacity, performance diagnostics, training and competition are so interrelated, they are covered together in this unit.

The second half of this unit Im zweiten Teil der Trainingslehre wird das Training als komplexer Handlungsprozess und im Zusammenhang mit Planung, Ausführung und Evaluation definiert und bewertet.
Ein wichtiger Teil der Trainingslehre ist nach wie vor die Trainingsplangestaltung, die mit Beispielen über die Möglichkeiten einer Trainingsplangestaltung praktisch vermittelt werden.

Um das Thema der Trainingswissenschaft zu vertiefen, laden wir regelmäßig internationale Top-Dozenten wie Univ. Prof. Dr. Paul Haber und Prof.em. Dr.phil. Dr.med. Dr. hc Jürgen Weineck zu uns in die Academy ein.

Unter anderem sind sie für die Bücher "Optimales Training" (Jürgen Weineck) und "Leistungsphysiologie" (Paul Haber) in der Trainingswissenschaft bekannt.

The subject "Didactic principles of teaching and learning movement in children" deals with the pedagogical methods and strategies that are important for the effective teaching of movement skills to children. In this subject, teachers and educators are trained in how to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate movement activities for children. Both theoretical and practical aspects are covered, including the adaptation of teaching methods to the individual needs and abilities of children. The aim is to enable teachers to make movement learning motivating, safe and effective for children in order to promote their physical development and health.

Coordinative abilities describe skills that are primarily determined by processes of movement control and regulation. According to Weineck (2014), these enable a person to master motor actions (movements) in predictable (stereotype) and unpredictable (adaptation) situations safely and economically and to learn movements quickly. The greater economy provided by well-developed coordinative skills allows the same movements to be performed with a lower expenditure of muscular effort, thus saving energy. In addition, well-developed coordination makes it easier to learn new sport motor skills. Coordinative skills include orientation skills, reaction skills and rhythm skills. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

A balanced and healthy diet is crucial for children to support healthy growth and normal development. In the subject of childrens nutrition, participants are introduced to the four nutrition phases of childhood. This includes discussing nutrition errors and their consequences, such as obesity and food intolerances.

A healthy diet for children should be balanced and varied, taking into account all nutrients. Children should consume sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, and legumes, as well as healthy fats and carbohydrates. It is also important to limit processed and sugary foods, as well as saturated and trans fats.

Children should also drink enough water to stay hydrated. Sweetened beverages like soda and fruit juices should be avoided as they contain a lot of sugar. Dairy products are a good source of calcium and other nutrients but should not be consumed in excess. A healthy breakfast is an important meal for children as it provides them with the energy and nutrients they need to start the day. It can also help improve concentration and learning abilities. A balanced breakfast meal could include oatmeal, whole grain bread, fruits, and dairy products.

Furthermore, children often need additional food to meet their energy needs. Snacks and light meals can help with this, but it is important to choose healthy options. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, and whole grain products are good choices to satisfy hunger.

The course participants will examine the current nutritional status of children in Austria using statistics. Based on this, the principles of healthy childrens nutrition will be discussed in terms of dietary recommendations, breakfast and snacks, and eating according to traffic light colors. With practical tips and tricks, as well as great recipe examples, the participants will ultimately gain a foundation for practical application.

The classic running, as it is widely spread and popular as a hobby sport, is not effective with children. When training with children, it is important to avoid monotony in order to prevent movement stereotypes from developing. Fun comes first! Therefore, when training children in running, it must always be done in a playful manner to provide plenty of variety. With countless variations of games, the appropriate training session can be planned for any desired endurance goal.

In addition, technical skills and coordinative components are in the foreground in order to create a qualitative foundation. Only then does the development of conditioning and energetic abilities follow. This ensures a healthy motor development and prevents damage to the musculoskeletal system. The Running ABC is ideal for technical training. The basic exercises of the Running ABC include heel kicks, knee lifts, skipping runs, and much more. These can be expanded with various additional elements, such as coordination ladders or cones, to create new stimuli.

The varied, coordinatively demanding, and playful running is much more fun for children than running in circles monotonously. Satisfied and balanced children are beneficial for everyone involved: the coaches, the parents, and of course the children themselves. And ultimately, as coaches, we want the children to come back!

Children differ from adults in their physiology. Their bodies are still in a process of development and undergo numerous changes to grow into an adult body. This includes not only hormonal changes, but also changes in the brain and nervous system, motor skills, and the active and passive musculoskeletal system. The cardiovascular system also undergoes changes during childhood and adolescence, which is why blood pressure, thermoregulation, respiratory rate, and VO2max play a role.

During the lecture, consequences of physical inactivity such as postural weaknesses, overweight, and circulatory regulation disorders are discussed. Participants are informed about the consequences and health risks of these manifestations and learn how to consider them in exercises, as well as other common issues such as childhood asthma and growing pains.

Some characteristics of the special physiology of children include:

• Growth and development: Children undergo a rapid growth and development process in the early years of life, which brings about many changes in body size, shape, and function.
• Hormones: Hormone production and regulation in children differs from that in adults. Hormones play an important role in bone development, metabolism, sexual development, and growth.
• Immune system: Childrens immune system is not yet fully developed and therefore more susceptible to infections. It develops throughout childhood and adolescence and is strengthened by exposure to pathogens and vaccinations.
• Respiration: Children have lower lung capacity than adults. Their breathing pattern also differs from that of adults.
• Cardiovascular system: Childrens cardiovascular system is not yet fully mature and therefore more sensitive to changes. Children have a higher heart rate and lower stroke volume than adults.

Overall, children have a unique physiology that is constantly changing and evolving. It is important to consider these differences in order to maintain and promote the health and well-being of children.

Childhood obesity is a growing problem that has long-term health implications. Regular exercise can help children achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. However, it is important that the training is tailored to their needs and abilities. In the training for overweight individuals, our participants learn about the physiological and psychological effects of childhood and adolescent obesity. They learn about the possible causes of obesity and the interventions available. Nutrition training and psychosocial training are examined in more detail, but the focus is specifically on exercise training.

Children with overweight should become accustomed to a program that takes their physical abilities into account. One possibility is to start with simple activities such as walks or bike rides. Participants learn which endurance sports effectively and safely increase basic endurance and how to best improve strength and coordination. Parents and guardians should support the children by accompanying them during training and motivating them.

The training should also be diverse and include various activities to make it enjoyable for the children and to avoid boredom. This includes games, sports, or dance classes that the children can try out. The training must be regular and continuous to maximize the health benefits.

In addition to physical benefits, training can also improve childrens self-confidence and social skills. When they achieve success through training, children can gain self-confidence and develop a love for movement, which can also lead to enjoyment in other activities. They learn to work as part of a group and develop social skills such as communication and cooperation.

In summary, training with overweight children is important to help them achieve and maintain a healthy body weight in the long term. Parents and guardians should tailor the training to their childrens abilities and needs and offer a diverse range of activities to keep it interesting and motivating. Through training, children can also improve their self-confidence and social skills, leading to long-term benefits for their health and well-being.

Postural weaknesses are often already pronounced in young children. These can lead to postural imbalances, especially in growing children, which become more difficult to correct with training as they get older. To prevent these postural weaknesses from becoming problems, it is important to start with correct training early enough. In children, these postural weaknesses are often caused by everyday imbalances, one-sided strains, and ergonomically unfavorable behavior patterns.

A common observation is excessive kyphosis in the thoracic spine, where the shoulders slump forward and the back becomes rounded. By targeted training of the core and back muscles, posture can be improved and future complaints can be prevented.

As part of the lessons, our participants learn to recognize various postural weaknesses and their causes. Subsequently, they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to counteract them. For postural weaknesses, various training measures such as swimming, running, or ball games are suitable. But the training method strength endurance can also lead to postural improvements with special back training, stabilization training with body weight, or with small fitness equipment. Participants learn which exercises are particularly effective and develop a training session for children with postural weaknesses of the spine (lordosis and kyphosis).

Training for postural imbalances should be tailored to the individual needs and conditions of the child. It is important that the training is carried out regularly and under expert guidance. The training should consist of exercises to strengthen the core muscles, stretching exercises, and also coordination exercises.