Resistance Training: Theory and Application
10 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Video Tutorials, Workbook, Companion Lessons, Quizzes and Final Exam
Resistance training is one of the most powerful tools available for improving strength, movement quality, physical resilience, performance, and long-term function.
In this comprehensive 10-hour CE/CPD course, Dr. Jason Miller PhD presents the theory and practical application of resistance training in a clear, structured, and professionally relevant way.
Designed for massage therapists, manual therapists, fitness instructors, athletic trainers, rehabilitation professionals, and movement specialists, this course helps students understand not only which exercises may be useful, but why they matter, how they work, and how they can be applied intelligently.
What This Course Covers
This course brings together the major principles that underpin effective resistance training, including anatomy, biomechanics, muscle physiology, adaptation, exercise technique, program design, recovery, fatigue management, and professional application.
Foundations of resistance training Anatomy and biomechanics Muscle physiology and adaptation Training variables and program design Technique, coaching, and cueing Recovery and long-term progressionA Course for Real-World Professionals
This course is particularly valuable for professionals who want to better understand how resistance training principles can support movement, rehabilitation, performance, and general physical preparedness.
Rather than presenting resistance training as a rigid or one-size-fits-all system, the course emphasizes movement quality, appropriate progression, individualization, recovery, and sustainable long-term development.
Who This Course Is For
Massage therapists Manual therapists Fitness instructors Personal trainers Athletic trainers Rehabilitation professionalsStudents Will Learn To
Understand how resistance training creates physical adaptation. Recognize how anatomy and biomechanics influence exercise performance. Apply key training variables such as intensity, volume, frequency, rest, and progression. Appreciate the importance of movement quality, coaching clarity, and technical execution. Understand how recovery and fatigue management influence long-term outcomes. Integrate resistance training principles into professional practice within scope.Included With This Course
Students receive access to extensive video teaching, practical demonstrations, a downloadable workbook, a structured companion course, lesson quizzes, a final exam, and a certificate of completion for 10 hours CE/CPD.
About Dr. Jason Miller PhD
Dr. Jason Miller PhD is an experienced educator and resistance training specialist with a strong focus on movement quality, biomechanics, strength development, performance, and practical coaching application.
His teaching combines scientific understanding with real-world application, making complex resistance training concepts accessible and useful for professionals working in fitness, rehabilitation, performance, and manual therapy environments.
Why Take This Course?
Resistance training is increasingly relevant across healthcare, rehabilitation, fitness, and wellness settings. This course gives professionals a stronger foundation for understanding how strength training works, how movement quality influences outcomes, and how resistance training principles can be applied safely, thoughtfully, and effectively.
Whether you are new to resistance training concepts or already working with movement and exercise, this course provides a practical framework for deeper learning and better professional application.
Please note: This course is provided for professional education and continuing development. Students should always work within their own qualifications, legal scope of practice, and professional responsibilities.
