Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems

Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems(PTCS) has created an advanced personal training continuing education system. This comprehensive continuing education training system includes completion of our online foundations course, entitled Synergy of Human Movement Foundations Course, attendance to our two-day "Synergy of Human Movement Applications Sem... inar," reviews the online material in more detail, with opportunities to practice, assess, interact and discuss while learning. Outside internships are available, that provide invaluable experience, practice, and opportunities to interact with experienced well-educated instructors. What is an Applied Movement Specialist? An applied movement specialist is an advanced fitness professional who truly understands the functional anatomy and biomechanics behind both everyday and sport movement. An AMS completely understands the joint mechanics, connective tissue and muscles required and has a solid understanding of biomechanical analysis of prime movements, such as; squat, lunge, diagonal forward and reverse lunge, recognizing normal vs. abnormal movement patterns. Understands how to assess, correct and apply this knowledge with research, to design effective programs based on the principles of Periodization Training and Tudor Bompa. Understands the weak links in the body and common movement dysfunctions affecting the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and special populations. An AMS understands the foundation science, assessments and application science behind human movement. Therefore, is truly an advanced fitness professional who can work with any client helping them achieve optimal health and fitness goals safely.Read More