2007 Essentials of Personal Trainers Symposium
November 29-30, 2007
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

It All Starts with the Essentials
Designed to prepare you for Personal Training Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Oakland University's Essentials of Personal Trainers Symposium is a unique opportunity to learn from local experts and educators and participate in an exciting program of interactive presentations on exercise and wellness.

Already certified? Participation in the symposium may qualify you for continuing education credits*.

* Dependent upon the organization that granted your certification; credits will be granted only to participants certified through NSCA, ACE, AFAA and NASM.

Stretching Across the Field
With a dynamic and varied presentation schedule which addresses a wide spectrum of topics, this symposium is intended for:

• Athletes
• Dieticians and nutritionists
• Occupational therapists
• Personal trainers
• Physical therapists
• Students
• Wellness coaches

Symposium Schedule

Thursday November 29, 2007
Noon - 12:45 p.m.	Registration
12:45 - 1 p.m.	Greeting and symposium schedule
1 - 2:15 p.m.	Structure and Function of the Muscular, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
2:20 - 3:35 p.m.	Anaerobic and Aerobic Training Adaptations
3:40 - 4:55 p.m.	Biomechanical Concepts
4:55 - 5:15 p.m.	Break
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.	Weight Training and Exercise Prescription
6:35 -7:50 p.m.	Free Weight and Machine Exercise Techniques
Friday November 30th, 2007
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.	Aerobic Exercise Prescription
9:50 - 11:05 a.m.	Training Special Populations
11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.	Nutrition and Weight Management Issues
12:35 -1:20 p.m.	Boxed lunch
1:20 - 2:35 p.m.	Client Consultation and Fitness Assessment
2:40 - 3:55 p.m.	Emergency and Legal Issues in Personal Training.
3:55 - 4:05 p.m.	Symposium conclusion

Registration

Limited space is available for this event; participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. The cost of the symposium is $140. As an early registration incentive, participants who register before October 12, 2007 pay only $130. Program fees include a NSCA workbook, refreshments, snacks and a catered lunch on the last day of the symposium.

To register, print and complete the REGISTRATION FORM. Please mail completed form and payment to:

NSCA CPT Conference
School of Health Sciences
363 Hannah Hall
Rochester MI 48309-4482

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing, by e-mail or fax on or before November 22, 2007, are entitled to a refund less a $50 processing fee. No refund will be given after November 22, 2007.