Planes of Movement Explained: Sagittal, Frontal & Transverse

Planes of Movement Explained: Sagittal, Frontal & Transverse

Learn the three planes of movement using simple exercise examples. Revise sagittal, frontal and transverse planes for your Level 3 A&P exam. You might know the names sagittal, frontal and transverse. But when you’re shown an exercise, can you identify which plane of movement it predominantly occurs in? That’s where Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology …

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Level 2 Gym Instructor Questions Can You Pass This Quiz

Level 2 Gym Instructor Questions: Can You Pass This Quiz?

Test your knowledge with 10 Level 2 Gym Instructor Course questions covering anatomy, training principles, exercise and coaching. You know how to use the treadmill. Or to adjust the seat on a resistance machine. and you probably have a few favourite exercises you could demonstrate without thinking. But being a Gym Instructor involves more than …

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Do You Need to Be a Fitness Expert to Become a Gym Instructor

Do You Need to Be a Fitness Expert Before Becoming a Gym Instructor?

Worried you don’t know enough before becoming a gym instructor? Here’s what you really need before enrolling on a Level 2 Gym Instructor course. “I’d love to work in fitness, but I don’t know enough yet.” It’s something we hear a lot. Maybe you’ve been interested in exercise for years. Perhaps you enjoy going to …

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Mock Question Can You Explain What Happens During a Muscle Contraction

Mock Question: Can You Explain What Happens During a Muscle Contraction?

What happens during muscle contraction? Learn about actin, myosin, calcium, ATP and the sliding filament theory for Level 3 A&P. You know that muscles contract when you lift a weight. But could you explain what actually happens inside the muscle to make that movement possible? That’s where Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology questions can become …

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