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Our Personal Fitness Trainer course contains essential knowledge for preparing you to take the ACSM’s certification exam. There is in-depth coverage into biomechanics, anatomy, exercise physiology, and nutrition. We provide students with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth by ACSM. We discuss how to establish goals for clients and assess strength and flexibility, as well as exercise testing, training, and programming.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Describe principles of biomechanics, anatomy, and body composition
- Recall how to perform health and fitness screenings and assessment testing
- Identify the benefits of regular exercise and proper nutrition
- Recognize the steps for exercise program development
- Recall the basics of exercise prescription for chronic diseases
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 1
Introduction to the Profession and Basic Science Part I
- The Fitness Industry: An Overview of the Landscape
- Personal Trainer’s Scope of Practice
- Client Expectations of a Personal Trainer
- Body Position
- Joint Movements
- Mechanical Laws of Motion
- Rotational Effect of Force Movements
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 2
Basic Science Part II and Behavior Part I
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Essential Nutritional Concepts
- Nutrients that Provide Energy
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Goal-Setting Theory
- Strategies for Increasing Exercise Adherence
- Innovative Strategies to Increase Adherence
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 3
Behavior Part II and Client Screening
- Coaching Techniques
- Aspects of Successful Client Relations
- Preceding the Initial Client Consultation
- Initial Client Consultation
- Levels of Screening
- Contraindications to Exercise Testing
- Cardiovascular Measurements
- Blood Pressure: Resting and Exercise
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 4
Program Design and Training Programs
- Benefits of a Comprehensive Exercise Program
- Components of a Comprehensive Exercise Program
- General Resistance Training Principles
- Resistance Training Modalities
- The Needs Analysis
- History of Physical Activity Recommendations
- Exercise Prescription for Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Determinants of Flexibility
- Benefits and Risks of Flexibility Training
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 5
Training Sessions and Program Options
- Optimal Client Care and Customer Service
- Personal Training Session Criteria for Appropriate Sequencing
- Advanced Training Status
- Advanced Program Design
- Programming for Children
- Programming for Older Adults
- Programming for Clients with Cardiovascular Disease
- Programming for Clients with Diabetes
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 6
Business Basics and Legal Issues
- Legal Structure
- Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Empowering Personal Trainers
- Effectively Minimizing Risk
- Scope of Practice and Professional Collaboration
- Development of a Comprehensive Risk Management Program
- Continuing Education and Adherence to Ethical Guidelines
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 7
Risks, Evaluation, and Testing
- Physical Activity and Fitness Terminology
- Sedentary Behavior and Health
- Informed Consent
- Pre-Exercise Evaluation
- Basic Principles and Guidelines
- Body Composition
- Clinical Exercise Tests with Imaging
- Field Walking Tests
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 8
Exercise Prescription Part I
- Components of the Exercise Training Session
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Resistance Training
- Exercise Prescription for Populations with Low Back Pain
- Exercise Prescription for Children, Adolescents, and Older Adults
- Exercise Prescription for Pregnant Populations
- Exercise in High-Altitude Environments
- Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 9
Exercise Prescription Part II
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with a Cardiovascular Disease
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with a Peripheral Artery Disease
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with a Cerebrovascular Accident
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Pulmonary Diseases
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Dyslipidemia
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Hypertension
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
Personal Fitness Trainer Module 10
Exercise Prescription Part III and Brain Disorders
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Arthritis
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Cancer
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Fibromyalgia
- Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Disease
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Anxiety and Depression
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of our Personal Fitness Trainer course, students will be prepared to sit for the ACSM national certification exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).
*ACSM requires proof of CPR Certification when applying for exam.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general 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)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs 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)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player