ISSA Certified Running Coach
$ 6,400.00
The ISSA Certified Running Coach course equips fitness professionals with the science-based knowledge and practical skills to design safe, effective, and individualized running programs for clients of all levels.
Description
ISSA Certified Running Coach
The ISSA Certified Running Coach course equips fitness professionals with the science-based knowledge and practical skills to design safe, effective, and individualized running programs for clients of all levels.
This certification integrates exercise physiology, biomechanics, and periodized programming to address injury prevention, performance enhancement, and goal-specific training. Graduates will be prepared to coach runners from beginners to experienced athletes seeking to improve distance, speed, or overall health.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze running biomechanics and gait to identify inefficiencies and injury risk factors.
- Design comprehensive, periodized running programs tailored to client goals (e.g., 5K, marathon, weight loss).
- Apply principles of exercise physiology (energy systems, adaptation, recovery) to optimize running performance.
- Develop strength, flexibility, and cross-training plans to support running durability and prevent common injuries.
- Educate clients on proper footwear, nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies specific to runners.
- Adapt training programs for diverse populations, accounting for age, experience level, and environmental factors.
Exam Format:
- Pre-requisites: None
- Exam Format: Multiple Choice
- Exam Questions: 110
- Passing Grade : 75%
- No. of Exam Attempts: 2
- Course Validity : 8 months
- CEUs: ISSA 20
