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COURSE CATALOGInternational Sports Sciences Association

International Sports Sciences Association1.800.892.4772 • ISSAonline.com

Celebrating 20 Years of Fitness Education and Certification

Creating a Stronger,Healthier World

Countless studies show that Americans are in worse

shape today than at any other time in history. The 2007

Trust for America’s Health study found that adult obesity rates rose in 31 states and not a

single state saw a decline. In their groundbreaking Preventative Healthcare Study,

marketing research giant Yankelovich found that almost 65% of people have never been

to a nutrition class and about half have never taken an exercise or fitness class.

Taking a Stand

The International Sports Sciences

Association believes that the health

and fitness of our society can be

significantly improved by our stu-

dents’ success as health, sports and

fitness professionals. Our efforts to

stem the tide of poor health and

physical decline are multiplied

exponentially as our graduates and

members disseminate the ISSA

principles and methods to their

clients, peers and associates.

Together with our members, the

ISSA is committed to creating a

stronger, healthier world.

Our mission is to

inspire students to

positively impact

the quality of life

of each individual

with whom they

come in contact.

800.892.4772 • ISSAonline.com

LEADERSHIPInternational Sports Sciences AssociationSince 1988

Sal A. Arria, DC, MSS

Sal A. Arria is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the ISSA. For10 years, Dr. Arria was an active member of the Sports Medicine com-mittee for the US Powerlifting Federation and served as a team doctorfor numerous national powerlifting championships and three USPFWorld Championships. He also served as a team doctor for the USTrack and Field team at the 1984 Olympic Games and continues toadvise many Olympic and professional athletes. Arria founded one ofthe first sports medicine clinics to incorporate a fitness training centerwithin the clinic and has served as a Special Advisor to the Governor’sCouncil on Physical Fitness. Arria is a three-time California StatePowerlifting champion and ranked in the top three in the USA in the220-pound and 242-pound divisions. He has appeared on numerousnational radio and television shows including CBS, CNBC, ESPN andthe Family Channel. He directed the American Institute of HealthEducation’s 1996 TELLY AWARD winning show The Five-Step BackSolution. Dr. Arria was also the Fitness Program Designer for KathyIreland’s platinum award winning abdominal training video, ABSolutelyFit. In 2004, Dr. Arria was elected by the National Board of Fitness

Examiners Board of Trustees to serve as the foundation’s president.

Frederick C. Hatfield, PhD, MSS

ISSA Co-founder and President Dr. Fred Hatfield (a.k.a., “Dr. Squat”)won the World Championships three times in the sport of powerliftingand performed a competitive squat with 1014 pounds at a body weightof 255 (more weight than anyone in history had ever lifted in competi-tion). Former positions include an assistant professorship at theUniversity of Wisconsin (Madison) and Senior Vice President andDirector of Research and Development for Weider Health & Fitness,Inc. Dr. Hatfield was honored by Southern Connecticut StateUniversity when they presented him with the 1991 Alumni CitationAward. He has written over 50 books and hundreds of articles in thegeneral areas of sports training, nutrition, fitness, and bodybuilding.He has been a coach and training consultant for several world-rankedand professional athletes, sports governing bodies, and professionalteams worldwide. Recently, Dr. Hatfield competed in the 1998 WorldChampionships in Olympic Lifting Masters Division.

Leadership is essential to anyorganization. Our team of directors,authors, and advisors are leaders intheir respective fields. Accomplishededucators, researchers, professionals,and athletes combine to create adynamic force striving for excellence.


Program Directors

Jack Barnathan, DCFitness Sciences

Bob Delmonteque, NDSenior Fitness Consultant

Thomas D. Fahey, EdDYouth Fitness & Sports Conditioning

Jane Frederick, MSWomen’s Fitness

Karl Knopf, EdDSenior Fitness & Adaptive Fitness

E.J. “Doc” Kreis, EdDSports Sciences Advisor

Bill PearlFitness Advisor

John Schaeffer, MSPowerlifting Sciences

LtCol. J.K. Taylor, BS, MFSISSA Seminar Instructor

Administrators

Nancy L. CarlsonDirector of [email protected]

Patrick Gamboa, BS, MSSVice President of [email protected]

Chessie HughesDirector of Continuing [email protected]

Jen LiliensteinDirector of Sales & [email protected]

Sarah McDonoughDirector of Editorial & [email protected]

Frank MieleVice President of [email protected]

Mike SteinVice President and Managing [email protected]

> ISSA’s team of experts are leaders in theirrespective fields. No other organization hassuch a diverse and knowledgeable team ofscientists, researchers, and athletes.

> Nearly 100,000 people have enrolled in ISSA’sfitness education programs and continuingeducation courses.

> All members can access cutting-edgeinformation on strength training, aerobicconditioning, proper nutrition, flexibility, and a positive outlook on life.

> ISSA programs are widely accepted forcontinuing education credits by professionalorganizations such as chiropracticassociations, physical therapy associations,and other fitness certification organizations.

> ISSA provides online, interactive learning,testing, and assistance.

> ISSA offers unlimited educational support,training guidance, and business advice for all active members—while you study and after you are certified!

> ISSA is internationally recognized withstudents in 84 countries including Canada,South Africa, Norway, Trinidad, Italy, India,Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.

> ISSA is approved by the California Bureau forPrivate and Postsecondary VocationalEducation contracted by the Veteran’sAdministration.

> ISSA has been propelling the fitness industryforward since 1988.

> ISSA has been granted Provisional Affiliationwith the NBFE. Individuals who completeISSA’s CFT program will be eligible to sit forthe National Boards exams.

CREDIBILITYInternational Sports Sciences AssociationSince 1988


The International Sports Sciences Association actsas a teaching institution and certification agencyfor fitness trainers, athletic trainers, aerobicinstructors, and medical professionals in everyfield of health care. ISSA hosts seminars fromcoast to coast, as well as numerous countriesaround the world. Our organization has set newstandards in exercise assessment, nutritionalplanning, fitness instruction, sports medicinepractice, and post-rehabilitation training.

> National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE)

> Better Business Bureau

> National Professional Group

> Power Systems

> Club Industry — Primedia

> Health Club Technologies

> Bill Pearl Enterprises

> Health Clubs of America

> Human Kinetics

> Lift for Kids

> Liberty Science LLC

> Millennium Fitness

> Pro Power

AFFILIATIONS

> International Federation ofBodybuilders (IFBB)

> Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce

> Muscle Magazine

> Training and Conditioning

> Smart Fuel

> Aquasana

> Fitness Today

> Elite Fitness Center

> Pro Trainer Elite

> EAS

ISSA is registered with the BBBand has been awarded thehighest company rating of AAA.We are approved by the Bureaufor Private Postsecondary andVocational Education (BPPVE)and the New York ChiropracticCollege for Postgraduate andContinuing Education. ISSA isalso a proud Provisional Affiliateof the National Board of FitnessExaminers (NBFE).

COURSESInternational Sports Sciences AssociationSince 1988 ”

“I spent a lot of time researching fitness trainingprograms before I selected ISSA. Based on myexperience over the last year, I am confidentthat I have chosen the best program availableand I am proud to be affiliated with ISSA. Having completed the course, I look forwardto working with ISSA for continuing educationaland business opportunities.

~Wade D. Aumiller, PhD

HOME STUDY. Home study is available for students whowish to complete their studies at their own pace. ISSAprovides all students with unlimited access to our toll-freehelp line. This invaluable student support and assistance isavailable both while you prepare for your examination, andafter you complete the course, at no additional charge!

ONLINE STUDY. ISSA offers well-organized and skillfullywritten courses online, which make it possible forstudents to start studying the day they enroll. Students areprovided access to ISSAtrainer.com, our exclusivemembers-only website, where they can further enhancetheir studies with interactive quizzes, audio glossaries, anda video exercise library. Online study also offers directaccess to instructors via email or message boards.

CERTIFIED FITNESS TRAINER SEMINARS. ISSA offerstwo-day seminars and proctored on-site examinations.Information students study in the course material isclarified, solidified, and brought to life by dynamic seminarinstructors. The first day of the seminar consists of lecture,question-and-answer sessions and group learning activities.The second day covers practical application, taking ahands-on look at all aspects of training. Enrolled studentsare eligible to attend the seminar for a reduced fee of $149.Call us today at 800.892.4772 or log on to our website atISSAonline.com to find CFT seminars near you.International Sports Sciences Association

STUDY OPTIONS


CFTCERTIFIED FITNESS TRAINER

AUTHOR: Frederick C. Hatfield, PhDLENGTH OF COURSE: 33 Units

If you enjoy staying in shape and helping others,there has never been a better time to become aCertified Fitness Trainer (CFT). Countless med-ical and scientific studies have proven that themost important factors to change the currenthealth crisis are increased activity, weight train-ing, aerobic conditioning, flexibility and propernutrition. In fact, former President Bill Clintonstated in late 2007, at CNN’s first Fit NationSummit, that “obesity is the number one healthcrisis in the United States, and the nation couldbe at risk without immediate action.”

According to the American Sports DataCompany, personal trainers can expect to earn$22-$45 per hour doing training sessions at thegym. And many personal trainers with entrepre-neurial spirits enjoy even higher hourly rates.

ISSA’s acclaimed personal trainer course hasbeen designed to prepare you for a rewardingcareer in fitness. We pride ourselves on outstand-ing student & business support both pre- andpost-certification. From our toll-free help line andquestion board pre-exam to exclusive personaltrainer job listings and help with client challengespost-certification, our staff is dedicated to helpingyou fulfill your dreams and succeed financially.

Completion of this course satisfies all continuing educationrequirements for ISSA certification renewal.

TUITION AND TEXT: $595

Documentation of valid Adult CPR/AED is required beforecertification can be issued.

SPNSPECIALIST IN PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

AUTHORS: Dan Gastelu MS, MFS and Dr. Frederick C. Hatfield, PhDLENGTH OF COURSE: 19 Units

A good exercise program is only half the story.Equally important is proper nutrition. Incorpor-ating a cutting edge, scientifically sound diet andnutritional regimen can radically increase theeffectiveness of your clients’ fitness training objec-tives, resulting in more lean mass, less body fatand greater energy levels.

The ISSA’s Performance Nutrition programprovides important insights into digestion andabsorption, metabolism, body composition, eating to enhance athletic performance, andknowing when to eat as well as what to eat. Bylearning the science behind nutrition and itseffects on performance, muscle growth, and fatloss, you will amaze your clients with fast resultswith this integrated approach to nutrition.

The easy-to-follow text is enhanced by two pow-erful reference tools. The first is a 30+ page glos-sary that includes virtually every food andsupplemental nutrient known, explaining the func-tion of each in the human body. The second is acomprehensive section on supplementation whichexplains why nutritional supplements are vital tohealth and well-being and how they can diminishpain, fatigue, lack of endurance, mood swings, andcravings for sugar or fat.




FTFITNESS THERAPY

AUTHOR: Dr. Karl Knopf, EdDLENGTH OF COURSE: 21 Units

Every day thousands of health club members andclients of personal trainers are discharged fromprescriptive medical care and need to undergo asupervised fitness therapy program specificallydesigned around their condition. ISSA’s FitnessTherapy course takes the best technologies fromthe health care and fitness realms, and combinesthem into a program that helps personal trainersand health care specialists take over where med-ical treatment leaves off.

Health conscious individuals worldwide under-stand the vital link between fitness and wellnessand are calling for a union between the healthcare and fitness communities. Hundreds of hospi-tals have recognized this emerging trend and havealready opened fitness facilities, with hundredsmore in various stages of development.

SSCSPECIALIST IN SPORTS CONDITIONING

AUTHOR: Thomas D. Fahey, EdDLENGTH OF COURSE: 38 Units

Until recently, most people believed that athleteswere born and not made; this has changed!Modern training techniques can make anyonefaster, stronger, and more powerful. Professionaland amateur athletes at all levels—from grade-school club teams to the National FootballLeague—need the assistance of expert personaltrainers to help them excel at their sports.

ISSA’s Specialist in Sports Conditioning pro-gram has been designed to provide you with theknowledge, expertise, and specific training tech-niques to enable athletes and fitness trainingclients to expand the capacity of their bodies toperform the most difficult athletic feats—whileremaining strong and free from injuries. Propertraining and preparation also gives athletes theconfidence to push themselves to their limits,without fear of physical breakdown.

Authored by champion athlete Thomas Fahey,EdD, ISSA’s Sports Conditioning curriculum

includes units on anatomy, physiology, assessment,strength training, periodization, sport-specificsample programs, sports psychology and plyomet-rics, as well as many other topics to equip you toproperly and effectively train athletes.




If you’re a fitness trainer wanting to expandyour clientele to include individuals with medicalconditions that require special care when exercis-ing, or a health care professional with a desire togo beyond the often ridiculous restrictionsimposed by insurance companies, this programopens up many new channels in which to helpchange people’s lives for the better.




PREREQUISITE: Certified Fitness Trainer certification

YFTYOUTH FITNESS TRAINER

AUTHOR: Thomas D. Fahey, EdDLENGTH OF COURSE: 21 Units

If children are our future, we’re in big trouble.The CDC has warned that the number of over-weight youth has tripled in past decades and con-tinues to rise. And that’s not all. A wide variety ofhealth problems have all been linked to childhoodobesity. Despite these facts, schools from coast-to-coast spend less money on physical educationeach passing year.

Youth fitness training is one of the fastest-growing segments in the health club and fitnessindustry. The gift of fitness is one that many par-ents will readily give their children, especially ifthey know how important fitness is to a younglife. Use the YFT program to expand your marketinto the segment of our population most in needof fitness education and transform our childreninto a healthier, stronger generation.

ISSA’s Youth Fitness Trainer program has beendesigned to provide personal trainers with all theessential tools to safely and effectively train kidsand teens, as well as the necessary credentials toreduce lingering liability issues. A great compli-ment to a physical education career path, thecourse teaches proven techniques that will treatand prevent obesity before it causes a lifetime ofhealth problems.




SFOASPECIALIST IN FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS

AUTHOR: Dr. Karl Knopf, EdDLENGTH OF COURSE: 14 Units

By the year 2030, the number of Americans overthe age of 65 will grow to over 63 million. Thisgroup now constitutes the fastest growing seg-ment of our population. Research on anti-aginghas brought about a profound understanding ofthe aging process that, for the first time, gives us achoice as to how we age.

Each year, hundreds of older adults who partic-ipate in marathons and triathlons dispel the oldbelief that sickness and deterioration are a neces-sary part of the aging process. Study after studyhas shown that seniors are not only capable ofstrenuous exercise, but can vastly improve theirhealth, strength, mobility and independencethrough exercise.

After several years of intensive preparation, theISSA has brought together some of the finestminds in fitness training science to create a break-through senior fitness program for personaltrainers who wish to work with older adults.

While this burgeoning segment of the personaltraining market constitutes a lucrative opportuni-ty, the real value is in restoring your clients’capacities to perform daily activities such asclimbing stairs or unloading groceries.




EFTENDURANCE FITNESS TRAINER

WFTWATER FITNESS TRAINER

AUTHOR: Dan Solloway, BS, MFSLENGTH OF COURSE: 15 Units

Interest in aquatic exercise has grown fromobscurity to millions of participants in just thepast few years. One of the reasons for the start ofthis trend is the aging of our population. Water isseen as a gentler medium for seniors and physicaltherapy patients alike. But aquatic fitness hasproven to be an effective training modality forelite athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages.

ISSA believes that water fitness has the poten-tial to become one of the most widely used formsof exercise available—and we don’t mean justswimming laps! The ISSA’s water fitness coursedelves into all aspects of aqua training technolo-gy—from the limitations of water exercise to clin-ical, rehabilitative & sports medicine applicationsto directing an aqua aerobics class to client pre-screening protocol.

Upon completion of this program, you willknow how to successfully use aquatic training toincrease strength, improve posture, and heal

injured sites. Expand your scope practice beyondthe role of trainer and into that of post-rehab ther-apist or simply grow your client base into morediverse populations who can benefit from water-based training with this unique course offering.




AUTHORS: James A. Peterson, PhD and Cedric X. Bryant, PhD (contributions by Frederick C. Hatfield PhD, MSS)LENGTH OF COURSE: 21 Units

No longer does a fitness instructor have to beconfined to the indoors! ISSA’s Endurance FitnessTrainer course addresses all aspects of personal-ized aerobic conditioning. This unique programprovides students with the education to trainclients in a variety of outdoor endurance exerciseslike cycling, power walking, triathlons, and cross-training as well as the most complete guides tousing cardio equipment.

An aerobic program is most beneficial when itmeets two critical criteria: (1) it must place theappropriate demand on the cardiovascular sys-tem, and (2) it must be designed in such a waythat the trainee will not grow bored with it andstop exercising. The EFT program provides train-

ers with the knowledge to provide both of thesecritical criteria to their clients.

If you are considering becoming a personal fit-ness trainer specializing in endurance fitness, lookno further. And if you are already a certified per-sonal trainer, this program can expand your clientbase immeasurably by enabling you to design acomplete, individualized exercise program to stu-dents at any age or with any chronic condition—without being confined to a gym.




SMACAUTHORS: Charles Staley, BS, MSSLENGTH OF COURSE: 9 Units

The ISSA is proud to offer the world’s first certifi-cate program to address the specific trainingneeds of martial arts professionals in this uniquecourse. Back in the “old days”, promotion to blackbelt was all that was needed in terms of securingcredibility in the martial arts profession, but that’sall changed now.

While the martial arts are an area of athleticcompetition that requires incredible skill, teach-ing technique is only half the formula for success.Emphasizing only skill development withoutteaching physical conditioning

leaves your students literally half prepared.Fitness instructors who have mastered not only

their art, but also the principles and methods ofscientific sport training, will get the best results

from their students. The ISSA’s SMAC coursecurriculum includes information on periodiza-tion and planning, managing acute training vari-ables, performance nutrition andsupplementation, improving joint range ofmotion, mastering principles of sport training,integrating conditioning and skill training,strength and speed-strength development, com-petition readiness, injury prevention and man-agement, and increasing your clientele.




SPECIALIST IN MARTIAL ARTS CONDITIONING

Brian Theiss, owner of Theiss Institute of Health& Fitness, has provided fitness consulting to theLos Angeles Kings, Cincinnati Reds, Ventura FireDepartment, Ventura County School District,California Lutheran University, UCLA MedicalCenter, Los Robles Medical Center, Starkey Labs,Auidbel, Employers Direct, Guitar Center, HondaMotor Company and more. Brian launched hiscareer with ISSA; so can you.

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BRIAN THEISS, THEISS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND FITNESS

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ISSA provided me with the educational, businessand practical foundation that I needed to launchmy career in the fitness industry. Perhaps just ascritical as the tools ISSA provides has been thesupport, encouragement, and belief by everyoneat ISSA that my vision could become a reality.

-Brian Theiss

SUPPORTInternational Sports Sciences AssociationSince 1988

Educational SupportISSA’s Educational Support team is available, free of charge, whilestudents study and after they become certified. ISSA’s member servicesprovide that all academic and training-related questions are personallyaddressed by our highly-qualified Educational Support team.

Business SupportISSA Business Support enables ISSA fitness professionals, both noviceand veteran, to operate a more successful business. Whether the goal is todevelop an online training business, learn essential business skills, own afranchise, or simply get more clients, ISSA Business Support resourcesenable trainers to reach their business objectives.

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ISSA founders and directors know how frustrating it is to have receivedan education only to be left in the dark when it comes time to break intothe professional field. That’s why ISSA is committed to providingcomprehensive Educational and Business Support for its members whilethey study and after they are certified. In addition, ISSA offers numerousfitness, health, and business Continuing Education Courses, enablingcertified trainers to constantly advance their store of knowledge.

”“I’ve recently accepted a position as a personal trainer and just wanted tothank ISSA and those on the Question Board for the continued supportand advice that helps me and so many others succeed in the fitnessindustry. I want to especially give much props and appreciation to theEducational Support staff for making the board a valuable resource andblessing for ISSA trainers.

~David Price, CFT

Fax application to:Log on(805) 745-8119We will process your applica-tion as soon as we receive it.Your course materials willarrive within 5 business daysof application processing.

ISSAonline.comEnroll online on our securewebsite. Access study materi-als, online resources, andtechnical support as soon asyou submit your application!

TUITION, TESTING, AND COURSE COMPLETIONTuition for the course includes the cost of allrequired textbooks, study guides, examination,and ongoing educational support.

You have two years from the date of enrollmentto complete your certification. After passing yourexamination, you will be issued your certificateand wallet identification card.* ISSA certificationis valid for two years and is renewable by com-pleting approved continuing education contact

hours, and submitting an updated CPR/AEDcard and renewal processing fee. ISSA providesmany specialized certification programs andindividual continuing education courses thatmeet ISSA’s continuing education requirements.

Need help while you study or afteryou get certified? All ISSA students haveunlimited access to our toll-free help line; give us a call at 1-800-892-4772.

* Adult CPR and AED training are necessary to any fitness career. Valid CPR/AED certification are required forcompletion of all ISSA courses. The Red Cross and other civic organizations offer certification in CPR/AEDtraining. Call 800.892.4772 with questions.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS Enrollment is easy with four options to choose from!

Call Mail application to:

(800) 892-4772It takes just a few minutesto process your applicationover the phone. Our cour-teous staff is always avail-able to assist you.

ISSA1015 Mark AvenueCarpinteria, CA 93013Your course materials willarrive within 5 business days ofapplication processing.

ACADEMIC POLICIESThe International Sports Sciences Association is com-mitted to equality of educational opportunity anddoes not discriminate in its admission of students onthe basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, nationalorigin, sexual orientation, or disability. Requirementsfor admission may vary for individual programs of

study. Please review the enrollment application forinformation on other ISSA policies including gradua-tion, retesting and refunds. Please be aware that theapplication materials, as well as any other documentssubmitted, become the property of the InternationalSports Sciences Association and cannot be returned.

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Creating a Stronger,Healthier World

International Sports Sciences Association

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International Sports Sciences Association

Celebrating 20 Years of Fitness Education and Certification

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