Summarize the foundational principles of exercise science and their influence on fitness goals.
Develop and implement exercise programs that prioritize the specific goals and aspirations of a diverse clientele.
Differentiate program modifications for special populations required for varying client abilities and safety.
Demonstrate essential communication skills and techniques required to connect, motivate, and inspire clients.
NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate
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NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate
Launch Your Career in Personal Fitness Training. Master the knowledge and skills required to support clients in making lasting lifestyle changes.
Instructor: Casey DeJong
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(211 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn exercise science principles and their impact on fitness goals.
Develop personalized programs for clients while inspiring healthy change.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Neurology
- Train The Trainer
- Health Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Rehabilitation
- Injury Prevention
- Nutrition and Diet
- Kinesiology
- Chronic Diseases
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Respiration
- Physical Therapy
- Nutrition Education
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Coaching
- Preventative Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Patient Education And Counseling
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Taught in English
106 practice exercises
Professional Certificate - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Identifying the components and purposes of fitness assessments.
Evaluating client information to inform individualized training programs.
Differentiating between the roles and limitations of fitness professionals and healthcare providers.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Medical History Documentation
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Time Management
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Productivity
Category: Public Health
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Persistence
What you'll learn
Explain the roles of the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems in human movement.
Apply principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to optimize movement patterns.
Design individualized fitness programs using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Anatomy
Category: Neurology
Category: Respiration
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Cardiology
Category: Torque (Physics)
Category: Biology
Category: Mechanics
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Physical Therapy
What you'll learn
Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic exercises and design personalized training programs using the FITTE-VP principle.
Integrate flexibility and strength training to improve dynamic range of motion and stabilize force production.
Apply stage training principles to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and prevent overtraining.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Coaching
Category: Train The Trainer
Category: Safety Assurance
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Anatomy
Category: Communication
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Adaptability
Category: Goal Setting
What you'll learn
Describe the principles of energy balance and the first law of thermodynamics and apply these concepts to weight management strategies.
Evaluate the role of macro- and micronutrients in body composition and overall health and assess their impact on energy levels and metabolism.
Analyze genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors contributing to weight gain and loss and practical weight management approaches.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Biology
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Anatomy
Category: Motivational Interviewing
Category: Communication
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Stress Management
Category: Automated External Defibrillator
Category: Anatomy
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Respiration
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Frequently asked questions
This program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the fitness industry through 1-on-1 coaching and/or training. This is the perfect program for individuals with a passion and/or background in fitness.
A personal fitness trainer works with clients and provides guidance and coaching for clients looking to improve their lives through fitness. The Personal Fitness Trainer assesses the fitness of clients and develops programs to help them achieve their goals. The Personal Fitness Trainer will also provide coaching during training sessions to ensure proper technique is used when exercising. The most important aspect of the Personal Fitness Trainer role is helping coach clients to change their behaviors to maintain long-term change of their habits.
There is no background knowledge necessary or any prerequisites for this program.
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