NOTE: The book Indoor Rowing is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 75 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Indoor Rowing. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can effectively train clients on the erg and develop indoor rowing programs to meet client needs.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Identify how rowing for fitness offers physical and mental benefits and how it may be an ideal exercise choice for specific special populations.
• Describe the four most popular types of rowing machines, summarizing their similarities and differences.
• Explain how to measure progress with rowing via metrics such as distance, wattage, splits, and calories.
• Describe how drag factor, foot stretcher setup, and stroke sequence can affect rowing workout sessions.
• Identify eight common rowing errors and how to correct them.
• List five misconceptions about rowing and explain why they are misconceptions.
• Explain the endurance training and interval training approaches in rowing and describe the benefits, intricacies, and methodologies of each.
• Use the warm-up and cool-down selection appropriate for the desired rowing training approach.
• Describe the objectives for each of the three types of endurance rowing workouts.
• Describe the benefits of training in the anaerobic cardiorespiratory zone and identify four interval rowing workouts that can facilitate this endeavor.
• Distinguish between complementary movements and supplemental movements for rowing, and create an off-the-rower workout that incorporates exercises from each category.
• Determine the type of rowing workout most appropriate for specific training goals, races, or life events.

Audience

Certified fitness professionals and conditioning coaches who use indoor rowers with their clients.