CCBBC – Course Syllabus

UNIT I: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

• Structure of the Human Body
• Human Body Systems
  • Endocrine
  • Nervous
  • Musculo-Skeletal
• Physiology of the Human Body
  • Energy Systems
  • Muscle Structure
  • Muscle Composition
  • Training effects – anaerobic and aerobic
• Exercise Physiology in Bodybuilding
  • Physiology of Muscle Hypertrophy
  • Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control

 

UNIT II: KINESIOLOGY & BIOMECHANICS

• Principles of Exercise Kinesiology
• Application of Principles of biomechanics in Exercise
• Application of Kinesiology & Biomechanics in Bodybuilding
  • Triceps
  • Biceps
  • Pectorals
  • Back
  • Thigh
  • Legs
  • Abdominals
  • Trapezius & Neck muscles
  • Hips

 

UNIT III: STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BODYBUILDING

• Approaches to Strength Training
• Strength Training for Bodybuilding
  • Weight Training
  • Olympic Lifting
  • Plyometrics
  • Functional Strength Training
• Warm up & Cool Down Exercises
• Stretching Exercises
• Breathing and Muscle Relaxation Techniques
• Cardiovascular Training
• Exercises for –
  • Abs
  • Arms
  • Trapezius & Back
  • Lower Back
  • Glutes
  • Chest
  • Legs
  • Shoulders
  • Minor Muscles

 

UNIT IV: APPLICATIONS OF ALLOMETRY & ANTHROPOMETRICS

• Tools used for measurements
• Corporal size
• Anthropometric Characteristics of the Body
• Somatotypes
• Body proportions

 

UNIT V: ASSESSMENT & PERIODIZATION

• Principles of Assessment
• Principles of Periodization
• Off-Season Training
• Pre-Season Training
• In-Season Training
• Posing
• Split Training

 

UNIT VI: DIET & NUTRITION

• Principles of Dietetics
• Nutrition Management
• Supplementation in Bodybuilding
  • Physiology
  • Effects of steroids on performance, personality
  • Medical issues
  • WADA and NADA regulations

 

UNIT VII: POSING

• Flexing
• Music Cueing
• Choreography
• Post-Posing Trauma Management

 

UNIT VIII: CONTESTS

• Types of Contests and their Rules
• Training considerations for Men and Women for –
  • Bodybuilding

• Physique

Figure & Bikini contests