Personal Fitness Training

The certificate program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to supply essential education integrating exercise science curriculum and practical training techniques into a systematic model that teaches students to progress their clients through different training levels and phases. Students will be prepared for careers working at medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness programs, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, corporate fitness centers, YMCA’s/JCC’s, and private and commercial health clubs. This course provides an introduction to the profession along with coverage of exercise physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, motor learning, and nutrition. In this course you will learn how to establish goals for clients and assess strength, flexibility, and risk as well as develop resistance, cardiorespiratory and flexibility training programs. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Course 1- Fitness and Wellness Lesson 1: Wellness Basics • Physical Fitness and Wellness • Behavior Modification • Nutrition for Wellness • Body Composition • Weight Management Lesson 2: Fitness Fundamentals • Cardiorespiratory Endurance • Muscular Fitness • Muscular Flexibility • Personal Fitness Programming • Stress Assessment and Management Techniques Lesson 3: Disease and Behavior • Preventing Cardiovascular Disease • Cancer Prevention • Addictive Behavior • Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections • Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Course 2- Coaching Lesson 1: Co-Active Basics • Co-Active Fundamentals • Co-Active Contexts Lesson 2: Principles • Co-Active Principles • Integration and Vision Course 3- Cert Exam Prep Lesson 1: ACE Exam • Domain 1: Interviews and Assessments • Domain 2: Program Design and Implementation • Domain 3: Program Modification and Progression • Domain 4: Professional Conduct, Safety, & Risk Lesson 2: ACSM Exam • Domain 1: Initial Client Consultation and Assessment • Domain 2: Exercise Programming and Implementation • Domain 3: Exercise Leadership and Client Education • Domain 4: Legal and Professional Responsibilities Lesson 3: NASM Exam • Domain 1: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts • Domain 2: Assessment • Domain 3: Program Design • Domain 4: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction • Domain 5: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching • Domain 6: Professional Development and Responsibility

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

ACSM Certified Professionals make a difference around the globe every day - improving lives whether they're personalizing a workout, leading a community health initiative or making rounds in a clinic. Earning your ACSM Certification means you'll have the respect of both your fellow health fitness professionals and clients. You'll gain the credibility that you need with employers, universities and respected institutions across health-related fields. And, you'll confirm that you've achieved a level of knowledge backed by the science of ACSM's gold standard. To be eligible for the ACSM Personal Trainer Certification Exam, you must: Be at least 18 years old. Have completed high school (or the equivalent). Hold a current CPR/AED certification with a live skills check. Present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID). The Certification Exam is not included in the program tuition. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.