Join The OTS Exercise Specialist Personal Training Certification Program 

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Program Objective

The objective of the OTS Exercise Specialist Certification is to develop a high level skill set in personal trainers through our guided methodology to transcend and optimize proficiency in their craft. Our goal is to deliver both a theoretical and practical protocol which can be implemented for immediate results. Our diverse team of educators will provide personal trainers various perspectives of the dynamic and ever-changing fitness industry and give them the reinforcement necessary to tackle the industry head on. This course will give you the confidence to present and utilize a clear system to progress your client from day one to goal attainment regardless of their fitness level. Remember information can never be substituted for education. In order to learn this material you must utilize high levels of repetition and execution.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MODULE ONE

Weight Training Protocol
Coaching Protocol for optimal client experience
Progression, Regression & Modification
What ‘Pain’ Really means
Troubleshooting Warm-up protocol for minor injury
Troubleshooting Training protocol for minor injury
Troubleshooting Cool Down protocol for minor injury
Coaching Protocol – Non Negotiables
Passive, Active, Complex Movement Sequences
Passive exercise programming
Active exercise programming
Complex exercise programming
Lymph Nodes & their effect on training

MODULE TWO

Personal Training Covenant
Where does Personal Training Fit in the industry?
Scope of Practice & the evolution of the role
How to be competitive in the industry?
Course Takeaway
Muscular anatomy and its relationship to fitness (Locate,  Palpate, Facilitate)
Skeletal anatomy and its relationship to fitness
Fascial Systems and its relationship to fitness
How to train each structure
Stretch Protocol (Static, Dynamic, PNF)
Mobility Protocol
Stability Protocol

MODULE THREE

OTS baseline assessment Protocol
What should an assessment tell us?
How to make your assessment relatable?
Maximizing Assessment results
The power of the reassessment
How to know if your assessment is any good?
Program design for (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Program design for (Elderly, Injured, Obese)
Periodization for (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Periodization for (Elderly, Injured, Obese)
Periodization for (Strength, Endurance, Hypertrophy)
Five Fatal Flaws
The value of an Exercise Specialist

Meet Your Instructors

Daniel Smith

B. Comn, CSCS, ES, NKT

With over 15 years of experience in both a training and teaching capacity Daniel brings a unique approach to the certification process. 

Detail driven and goal oriented, he will be sure to push you out of your comfort zone and challenge you to re-strategize how you think about all things health and wellness.

 

Tatiana Trigueros

R. Kin, B. Kin, ES, STR

With a decade of experience running her own private practice, Tatiana has built a reputation for herself as one of the best therapists in Toronto.

As a specialist in rehabilitative practice, her insights have helped create the world class OTS assessment protocol.

 

Nationally Accredited

Nationally Accreditation allows our certification is recognized by the largest education bodies in the country. Upon completion you can rest assured that you will have received the Gold Standard of education.

Optimized For Learning

The certification has been optimized to ensure you are able to take away an experience from home that parallels the in-class dynamic. With multiple streams of practical opportunity, you will be set up to thrive in an in-house setting.

Industry Standard

Hundreds of students have attended our acclaimed courses, workshops, lectures and seminars. Join one of the most professional organizations to North America to learn everything you need to create a long standing career in a competitive industry.

Stress-less Payment

The certification is unique because it is easily attainable for anyone with an interest in health and wellness. Our payment program options allow you to reserve a spot at any time and then complete payment at your own pace.

UPCOMING COURSE SCHEDULE

December 21st-22nd, 2024

LOCATION: onlythestrong Leslieville (1383 Queen Street East)
TIME: 8am-8pm

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Pricing Options To Suit Your Needs

December 21st-22nd

Payment Program

Three Payments of $338

Registration Includes

  • Full Course Registration
  • Full Pre Course Prep Material
  • Full Online Course Access
  • Full Course Manual
  • Exercise Specialist Directory Listing
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July 29th-30th

December 21st-22nd

Payment Program

Two Payments of $449

Registration Includes

  • Full Course Registration
  • Full Pre Course Prep Material
  • Full Online Course Access
  • Full Course Manual
  • Exercise Specialist Directory Listing
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December 21st-22nd

Full Payment

One Payment of $898

Registration Includes

  • Full Course Registration
  • Full Pre Course Prep Material
  • Full Online Course Access
  • Full Course Manual
  • Exercise Specialist Directory Listing
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