NOTE: The book Developing the Core, Second Edition, is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 75 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Developing the Core, Second Edition. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can develop core training programs for athletes in 15 sports.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Describe core anatomy and biomechanics.
• Describe how the core musculature influences an athlete’s ability to create efficient movement.
• Identify the functions and movement patterns associated with core strength and core stability.
• Use appropriate core assessment methods to effectively program core training exercises.
• Implement guidelines for addressing core strength and stability when designing sport training programs.
• Recognize a variety of exercises and drills to develop core strength and stability to improve athletic performance.
• Demonstrate proper technique, progressions, and regressions for core exercises.
• Implement the appropriate intensity, mode, and frequency of core training for a variety of sports.
• Design a core training program based on the athlete’s needs (position, experience, etc.).
• Design safe and effective training programs for core development to meet specific goals for a variety of sports and activities.

Audience

Certified strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, athletic trainers, or other sport-related professionals who work with athletes.