Andrew Heming, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Sessional Assistant Professor of Human Kinetics; Associate Dean, School of Human Kinetics
As a TWU alumni, I know first-hand the transformative power of this University. I’m blessed and honored to get to work with so many amazing students, staff and faculty. I’m so thankful to teach topics I’m passionate about and be able to integrate my faith into each class.

Andrew Heming has been actively involved in the Strength and Conditioning Industry in the areas of Athletic Performance Enhancement, Personal Training, and Fitness Leader Development.  He teaches courses in Weight Training, Advanced Weight Training, Strength & Conditioning, Fitness, Human Flourishing and Sports & Exercise Nutrition.

Students are always welcome to stop by or email to ask questions – even after they graduate.

  • M.S. Exercise Science: Focus in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (California University of Pennsylvania)
  • B.H.K. Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Trinity Western University)

Professional Certificates and Associations

  • C.S.C.S. - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
  • N.S.C.A.-C.P.T. - National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Training
  • T.F.L. - Trainer of Fitness Leaders - Weight Training & Personal Training (British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association)
  • N.A.S.M.-P.E.S. - Certified Performance Enhance Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
  • P.N.1 – Precision Nutrition
  • F.M.S.2 – Functional Movement Screen Levels 1 & 2

Expertise

Muscle Hypertrophy, Strength Training, Athletic Performance, Injury Prevention, Program Design, Performance Nutrition, Developing strength coaches and fitness professionals.

Recent Publications

  • Heming, A. (20210. Size for Skinny Guys. Self-published.
  • Heming A. (2020). No Gym, No Problem: Your complete guide to training at home without fitness equipment. Self-published.
  • Heming, A. (2013). Athletic Training for Fat Loss. Self-published.
  • Luke, B. & Heming, A. (2007). Weight Training Manual. Burnaby, BC: Health and Fitness Alliance.

Presentations

  • “High Performance Hypertrophy”. NSCA Provincial Clinic 2019
  • “The Truth About Vertical Jump Training.” Complete Champion Coaching Symposium, 2017
  • “Shut Up and Let Movement do the Coaching”, BCRPA Conference (BCFit16), 2016
  • “Hard Core Corrective Exercise Strategies for the Fitness Professional”, BCRPA Conference (BCFit15), 2015
  • "Partner Training", BCRPA Conference (BCFit14), 2014
  • "Partner Training", HFA Fitness Conference, 2013
  • "How to Fit Popular Training Tools into a Solid Training System",  BCRPA Conference (BCFit13), 2013
  • "How to Take Your Clients from Beginner to Advanced", BCRPA Conference (BCFit13), 2013
  • "How to Look and Feel Like an Athlete" Winnipeg Momentum Fitness Conference, 2012
  • "30 Practical Tips for Monday" Winnipeg Momentum Fitness Conference, 2012
  • "Train Right for Your Body Type" Winnipeg Momentum Fitness Conference, 2012
  • "The Coaching Eye" BCRPA Conference (BCFit12), 2012
  • "Athletic-Based Training for Everyday Clients" BCRPA Conference (BCFit12), 2012
  • "Train Right for Your Body Type" BCRPA Conference, 2010
  • "Another 30 Practical Tips for Monday" BCRPA Conference, 2010
  • "30 Practical Tips for Monday" BCRPA Conference, 2009
  • "Strength Training for Optimal Performance" BCRPA Conference, 2009
  • "Find-it and Fix-it: Assessment and correction of common kinetic chain dysfunctions" BCRPA Conference, 2008
  • "Practical exercise solutions for the third age population" BCRPA Conference, 2008
  • "Bullet-Proof: Injury Prevention Strategies for the Athlete & Active Participant" BCRPA Conference, 2007
  • "Sport-Specific Conditioning for the Fitness Professional" BCRPA Conference, 2005

Affiliations & Memberships

NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)

  • FNDN 102 Human Flourishing
  • HKIN 101 Conditioning
  • HKIN 103 Weight Training
  • HKIN 107 Advanced Weight Training
  • HKIN 190 Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness
  • HKIN 201 Strength & Conditioning
  • HKIN 303 Advanced Strength Training Labs
  • HKIN 420 Sport & Exercise Nutrition