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This provides you with the knowledge to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.

This course was designed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

Upon successfully completing the course and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
5. Building Rapport
6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
8. Physiological Assessments
9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

What you will learn

• Comprehensive understanding of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model
• Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
• Design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
• Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
• Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
• Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the ACE-CPT certification exam
• Access to presentations and 185+ practice test questions
• Complete the course at your own pace and without specific assignment due dates
• Access to instructor for career guidance and mentorship

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

This course prepares you for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes a 60-hour fitness internship.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship. One of the unique benefits of going through the online ACE program is the opportunity for the you to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for hands-on experience working with fitness facilities and health centers members. You will intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

This course was designed under the guidance from outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

Upon course completion and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
5. Building Rapport
6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
8. Physiological Assessments
9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

What you will learn

• Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
• Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
• Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Physiological Assessments
• Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
• Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions

How you will benefit

• Be prepared for the ACE-CPT certification exam
• Be able to design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
• Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
• Access to key presentations and 185+ practice test questions
• Have the opportunity to complete an on-site, 60-hour fitness field internship experience

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification exam and have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship, where you practice your health, medical, and fitness setting skills to gain more real-world experiences. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for a hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Health and Fitness Assessment
   1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
   2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
   3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
2. Exercise Prescription and Implementation
   1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
   2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
   3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
3. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
   1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
   2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
   3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
4. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
   2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
5. Final Examination Preparation

What you will learn

• How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
• Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
• Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
• How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
• Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
• Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and complete a fitness internship with this online course.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship; one of the unique benefits of going through the online ACSM course is the opportunity to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with their instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with professionals in the fitness and health industry for hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. You will also have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship to experience real-life job/professional experience that are crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Initial Client Consultation and Assessment
   1. Provide documents and clear instructions to the client in preparation for the initial interview
   2. Interview the client to gather and provide pertinent information prior to fitness testing and program design.
   3. Review and analyze client data to identify risk, formulate a plan of action, and conduct physical assessments.
2. Exercise Programming and Implementation
   1. Review the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results and determine exercise prescription.
   2. Select exercise modalities to achieve the desired adaptations based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
   3. Determine initial Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume and Progression (i.e., FITT-VP Principle) of exercise based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
3. Exercise Leadership and Client Education
   1. Optimize participant adherence by using effective communication, motivational techniques, and behavioral strategies.
   2. Educate clients using scientifically sound resources.
4. Legal and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Collaborate with health care professionals and organizations to create a network of providers who can assist in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risk of an exercise program.
   2. Develop a comprehensive risk management program (including an emergency action plan and injury prevention program) consistent with industry standards of care.
   3. Adhere to ACSM Certification's Code of Ethics by practicing in a professional manner within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

What you will learn

• Understand ACSM-CPT performance domains and how to conduct basic pre-participation health screenings, lifestyle inventories, and fitness assessments for health and skill-related components of fitness
• How to assess client behavior adaptation readiness and offer guidance in developing realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness
• Develop and administer courses designed to promote optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, as well as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time

How you will benefit

• Implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Be able to assess clients and refer to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet clients' safety and needs
• Prepare for the ACSM-CPT exam and your new career

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Train to become an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor. This unique online course will teach you industry-recognized methods for leading group fitness classes.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are only compatible using the Chrome browser.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.Safari is not compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones & Bartlett Learning

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.

This course includes a voucher with enrollment. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.

1. The Group Fitness Industry
2. Foundations of Exercise Science
3. The Human Movement System
4. Integrated Fitness
5. Teaching Basics
6. Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique
7. Class Planning and Preparation
8. Adapting to Class Dynamics
9. Communication and Learning
10. Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations
11. Class Engagement and Motivation
12. Professional and Legal Responsibilities

What you will learn

• Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
• Design a well-structured and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants that is both safe and effective
• Demonstrate comprehension of key instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
• Demonstrate key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
• Demonstrate the key skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor

How you will benefit

• Pass AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification test and earn a nationally accredited certificate
• Certification exam cost is included with course enrollment
• Walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
• Allow them to run private group fitness classes

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

A holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? This certificate provides an overview of the role of food and nutrition choices on our bodies, our immune systems, our overall well-being, and the health of all sentient beings on an increasingly populated planet.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and planetary health.

(16 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

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Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

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ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

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The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

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Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Nutrition and Health—What's the Connection?

This lesson provides an overview of the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition and some of the most common types of diets are explored. What we eat profoundly affects our health and well-being: Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States.

Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function

This lesson explores the relationship between food and emotions; to explain the stress response; to discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; to define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and to examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system. Most individuals enjoy sitting down and eating a delicious meal. Food provides an opportunity to socialize and, if the food is nutritious, it also supports a healthy body and mind.

Obesity in America— A Public Health Epidemic

This lesson examines the extent of obesity in the United States; explain the difference between being overweight and being obese; list the causes of overweight and obesity; examine the health and economic consequences of obesity; and discuss pharmaceutical and surgical options for obese individuals.

Current Issues in Nutrition

This lesson provides an overview of the types of toxins found in food and to examine the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies on our health. Our diet has a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of where our food originated. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods, and we eat more than we need.

Spiritual Nutrition—The Global Consequences of Food Choices

Food is a dynamic force that interacts with our bodies on multiple levels: the physical level, the mental-emotional level, and the energetic or spiritual level. Conscious eating involves an awareness of the eating process from beginning to end, and it includes thinking about how dietary choices affect others. Any food choice that is truly good for an individual's physical health and well-being will also be good for his/her spiritual well-being.

Food Labels—Deciphering the Mysteries

An important element of health is the ability to understand what is in the food we eat. Knowing how to read and understand food labels can help individuals make healthier food choices. The goal of this lesson is to provide an overview of food labels, describe how to read a Nutrition Fact label, explain food claims in terms of nutritional value, define what organic means, examine the four organic principles, and identify various food labels in terms of their significance to food products.

Botanicals, Herbs, and Herbalism

While modern medicine has produced many scientific advances, one of the most important "advances" has been the recognition of the value of herbs and herbalism. After all, nature and plants have been an essential part of everyday life since the beginning of recorded history. The goal of this lesson is to provide an examination of the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing the use of herbs.

Natural Sweeteners—Healthy Options for Your Sweet Tooth

Most Americans consume far more sugar than they require, and this contributes to obesity as well as many types of diseases. The role of sugar in the American diet is an important one, and understanding its effect on the body and its role in inflammation and disease can significantly impact one's health. Alternatives to refined sugar are numerous, but are they safe and effective?

Probiotics—Silent Partners in Health

Probiotics are live organisms believed to be healthy for the host organism. They are used globally to improve the health and well-being of animals and human beings. Sales of probiotic supplements have soared in recent years on the basis of intriguing research that demonstrates potential benefits for many chronic conditions, including cancer.

What you will learn

• Describe the connection between nutrition and health.
• Explain the relationship between nutrition, stress, and immune function.
• Discuss current issues in nutrition.
• Explain the impact of obesity on public health in the United States.
• Describe how to accurately read food labels.
• Compare and contrast the health benefits and risks of various natural sweeteners.
• Explain the health considerations of botanicals, herbs, and herbalism.
• Describe the role of probiotics in health.
• Explain the local and global consequences of food choices.

How you will benefit

• Gain a greater awareness of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and the physical, social, and environmental consequences of food choices on health, communities, and the planet.
• Examine the relationship between stress, obesity, the immune system, and nutrition.
• Explore how botanicals, herbs, herbalism, and probiotics can influence health and well-being.
• Discover how to properly read a food label and choose healthier sweeteners.
• Examine the current issues in nutrition, including toxins in the food chain, plastics and food, choosing appropriate supplements, food allergies, genetically modified organisms, and more.
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

Self-Study

(12 contact hours) The role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

Nutrition is a major determinant of health as well as many common chronic diseases. Understanding the role of food and water, and making appropriate changes in one's diet can have powerful effects, both positive and negative, on health throughout life, influencing current health and whether or not an individual develops diseases as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The burden of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide as traditional, largely plant- based diets are quickly being replaced by high-fat, energy-dense diets with a substantial content of animal-based foods. Hunger and malnutrition also remain devastating problems facing the majority of the world's poor and needy people. The relationship between nutrition and disease is irrefutable. This certificate addresses these issues and more and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and information to support individuals who wish to enhance their own well-being as well as health care professionals who wish to evolve in their profession, create new job opportunities for themselves in the exploding field of nutrition, health promotion, lifestyle coaching, etc.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe the relationship between nutrition, chronic disease, and health promotion.

(12 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

(Next date of course revision)

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Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

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The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

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Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

1. The Politics of Food
2. Hunger and Malnutrition
3. Genetically Engineered (Modified) Foods – Safe or Sinister?
4. Food and Mood: What's the Connection?
5. Foodborne Diseases
6. How Safe is Your Water?
7. Nutrition, Toxins, and Chronic Diseases

What you will learn

• Discuss the political aspects of food and food production in the United States.
• Explain the causes and possible solutions for global hunger and malnutrition.
• Describe the potential impact of genetically modified foods on public health.
• Describe the connection between moods and food choices.
• Explain the causes and treatments for common foodborne illnesses.
• Explain common and emerging issues in national and global water safety.
• Describe the connection between nutrition, toxins, and chronic diseases.

How you will benefit

• Examine the rising trend of chronic diseases and learn how nutrition and diet impact health.
• Learn to choose quality foods that support optimal health.
• Enhance your confidence in your ability to support patients with chronic diseases.
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered.
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

Self-Study

Learn how to manage a personal training program, department, or facility as a strategic business with this innovative online course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• A CD or DVD drive.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word is recommended (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

A successful fitness business is about more than burning calories and building muscles. To be competitive in the business world, you need to know about strategic planning, accounting, marketing, human resources, customer relations, and more. This course will prepare you to implement a successful business system in private or commercial health clubs, medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness centers, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, YMCAs, JCCs, college centers, recreational settings, or corporate fitness centers. This course was developed to establish an industry-standard in fitness management education.

A competitive advantage offered in this course is the Optional Field Internship. Students who take advantage of this option will be able to practice the fitness management concepts they've learned about through an internship in a health and fitness setting. This course is offered in partnership with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Health Club Managers, Inc., and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). IDEA provided content and curriculum for the course, and, as a student, you'll receive a complimentary six-month subscription to the digital edition of the IDEA Fitness Journal. Health Club Managers, Inc., a health club staff and management training company provide graduating certificate students with a preferred discount on their services. PFP provides students with a free three-year subscription. The subscription includes eight print issues of their magazine per year, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, a digital magazine, and access to an interactive website with blogs, polls, articles, and much more.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information.

• American Senior Fitness Association (SFA)
• International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
• Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• National Strength Professional Association (NSPA)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Fitness
   1. Business Fundamentals
   2. Being a Fitness Manager
   3. Understand Key Manager Skill-Sets
   4. Sales and Marketing
2. Financial Principles and Business Concepts
   1. Major Types of Financial Statements
   2. Budgetary and Forecast Spreadsheets
   3. Apply Financial and Accounting Principles to Start a Fitness Business
   4. The Basics of the Federal Tax System
3. Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service Management
   1. Consumer Buying Behaviors in the Fitness Industry
   2. Customer-Centric Focus
   3. Transform Customer Satisfaction to Customer Loyalty
   4. Why Customers Buy or Don't Buy a Particular Club Service
4. Fitness Management and Business Administration
   1. The Role of the Human Resources Department
   2. The Job Description of a Fitness Professional
   3. Staff Development
   4. How Staff Development, Business Development, and Customer Service Management Work Together
5. Elective Program: Optional Field Internship in Fitness Business Management
   1. Intern for a total of six weeks, 60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
   2. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
   3. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
   4. Improve your ability to obtain employment or operate your own health and fitness facility

What you will learn

• Learn the skill-sets and competencies that a fitness professional needs in order to be a successful entrepreneur, owner, or department manager
• Understand how to operate a fiscally successful business in the fitness industry
• Learn business concepts, including purchasing, contractual agreements, risk management and negligence, technology issues, and other fiscal concerns
• Identify how branding influences consumers and creates a demand for fitness services and products
• Understand customer relationship management methods
• Effectively use sales techniques
• Learn how to create strategic business plans for successful health and business ventures
• Master the financial and accounting knowledge needed to manage a fitness operation
• Understand sales and communication techniques needed to thrive in the professional world

How you will benefit

• Develop the skills needed to succeed as a professional in the fitness industry
• Explore the profession as a potential career choice with the optional field internship experience
• Earn continuing education credits/units

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Discover how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime.

Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you'll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. You'll master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you.

By the end of this course, you'll know how to set appropriate and effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight. You'll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime!

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight, and be on your way to losing weight and keeping it off for good.

1. Food Records: The Secret to Successful Weight Loss
2. Assess Your Body and Set SMART Goals
3. Take Nutrition to the Next Level
4. Exercise Is King
5. The Importance of Being Hydrated
6. Don't Worry, Be Healthy!
7. You Are What You Think
8. Sleep, Slimness, and You
9. Eating In, Eating Out
10. Take Exercise to the Next Level
11. Put It All Together
12. Stay on Track for a Lifetime

What you will learn

• Understand food composition, portion sizes, preparation methods, consumption and timing
• Learn the importance of meal planning and prepping
• Learn to navigate and overcome the social elements of eating
• Discover the different types of exercise and find an activity that's enjoyable and helps you meet your goals
• Determine the role of hydration, thoughts, sleep, stress and other factors that can affect your ability to lose weight
• Learn the difference between weight loss and weight maintenance and master the obstacles of each

How you will benefit

• Gain the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime
• Discover a healthy body image and a realistic view of your weight loss goals
• Feel more confident in your ability to change your life by getting in shape and staying there

Self-Study

Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You'll learn how to reduce fat in recipes without sacrificing flavor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious!

You will discover tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You will have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

1. The Functions of Fat
2. 'Tis the Seasoning
3. Talking Sauce
4. Using Add-In Ingredients
5. Making Meals with Meat and Poultry
6. Making Meals with Fish and Shellfish
7. Marvelous Meatless Meals
8. Thinking Like a Dietitian in the Kitchen
9. Casseroles, Slow Cooker Cookery, and Oven-Fried Foods
10. Cupboard and Freezer Meals
11. Surviving Summer Cooking
12. Putting It All Together

Self-Study

This NASM certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction. On course completion, you will become a Certified Nutrition Coach.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

Upon completing this nutrition course final exam successfully, you will be a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.

1. Nutritional Science
2. Behavior Change Strategies
3. Nutrition Coaching

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Be able to create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill several health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

1. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
   1. Nutritional Science
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
      3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
      4. Food Preference and Influences
      5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
      6. Protein
      7. Carbohydrates
      8. Fats
      9. Alcohol
      10. Micronutrients
      11. Hydration
      12. Nutrient Timing
      13. Supplements
   2. Behavior Change Strategies
      1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
      2. Coaching and Communication
      3. Motivational Interviewing
      4. Goal Setting
   3. Nutrition Coaching
      1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
      2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
      3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
      4. Navigating Diets
      5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
      6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
      7. Programming – Putting it All Together
2. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
   1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
   2. The Obesity Epidemic
      1. The State of Obesity
      2. The Physiology of Obesity
      3. Psychosocial and Obesity
   3. The Science of Weight Loss
      1. Metabolism
      2. Nutrition and Supplementation
      3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
      4. Psychology of Weight Loss
   4. Client Assessments
      1. The Client Intake Process
      2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
   5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
      1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
      2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
      3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
      4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
• Understand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss coaching process

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
• Possess an additional certification for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
• Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
• Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

Este curso le enseñará los conceptos básicos del entrenamiento físico personal y le brindará toda la información necesaria para presentarse y aprobar el examen NASM CPT. Estarás calificado para trabajar en cualquier gimnasio o club de salud, en cualquier estado del país.

Requirements:

Requisitos de hardware / Hardware Requirements:

• Este curso debe realizarse en un PC. No es compatible con un macOS. / This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Requisitos de software / Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 o posterior. / PC: Windows 10 or later
• Navegador: Se prefiere la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge también es compatible. / Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• El software debe ser instalado y estar en pleno funcionamiento antes de que comience el curso. / Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Otro / Other:

• Capacidad de acceso a correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo electrónico personal. / Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

Los materiales de instrucción necesarios para este curso son incluidos en la inscripción y seran disponibles online. / The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Este curso completamente en línea lo preparará para exam de Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) ofrecido por National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Aprenderá lo esencial para el entrenamiento físico personal, desde la ciencia básica del ejercicio hasta las relaciones con los clientes y el entrenador conductual. Se le presentará el sistema de movimiento humano y el modelo de entrenamiento de rendimiento óptimo (OPT), que son clave para su carrera como entrenador físico.

1. Fundamento científico del entrenamiento integrado
2. Ciencia básica de los ejercicios
3. El sistema cardiorrespiratorio
4. Metabolismo y bioenergética del ejercicio
5. La ciencia del movimiento humano
6. Evaluación de aptitud física
7. Conceptos del entrenamiento de flexibilidad
8. Entrenamiento de aptitud cardiorrespiratoria
9. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento del torso
10. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento de equilibrio
11. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento pliométrico (reactivo)
12. Entrenamiento de velocidad, agilidad y rapidez
13. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento de Resistencia
14. Diseño del programa integrado y modelo Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™).
15. Introducción a las modalidades de ejercicios
16. Condiciones de salud crónicas y limitaciones físicas o funcionales
17. Nutrición
18. Suplementos
19. Modificación del estilo de vida y orientación conductual
20. Desarrollando un negocio exitoso de entrenamiento personal
21. Actualizaciones sobre la ciencia del ejercicio

What you will learn

• Definir los componentes del sistema de movimiento humano
• Describir la estructura y la función de los sistemas respiratorio y cardiovascular
• Comprender los métodos fundamentales sobre cómo el cuerpo produce energìa
• Comprender la biomecánica y su terminologìa
• Definir y entender la racionalidad de una evaluación de aptitud fìsica integrada
• Definir y describir los componentes relacionados con el entrenamiento cardiorrespiratorio
• Comprender la importancia del entrenamiento del torso, el entrenamiento de equilibrio, el entrenamiento reactivo y de resistencia, y el entrenamiento de velocidad, agilidad y rapidez
• Definir y describir la causa y los sìntomas de las condiciones de salud crónicas seleccionadas
• Comprender la importancia de los macronutrientes y los suplementos, asì como sus funciones
• Describir las caracterìsticas de una experiencia positiva del cliente y la atención al cliente

How you will benefit

• Al obtener la certificación NASM CPT, puede ingresar a cualquier gimnasio / instalación en la nación y ser empleado como entrenador personal certificado
• Para los entrenadores privados, tener un NASM CPT es importante para establecer experiencia

Este curso es apoyado por un equipo de expertos del National Academy of Sports Medicine. / This course is supported by a team of experts from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.