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Health And Fitness Courses

Health and fitness courses can help you learn nutrition basics, exercise physiology, and effective workout planning. You can build skills in creating personalized fitness regimes, understanding body mechanics, and implementing stress management techniques. Many courses introduce tools like fitness trackers and meal planning apps, which support your journey in tracking progress and making informed dietary choices.


Popular Health And Fitness Courses and Certifications


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pathology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Oncology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Psychology, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Biohacking Your Brain's Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Anatomy, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Neurology, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Biology, Physiology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Collaboration, Physical Stamina, Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Coaching, Nutrition Education, Innovation, Automation, AI Personalization, Teamwork, Performance Reporting, Technology Solutions, Data Management, Health Technology, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, Risking, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Load Balancing, Health Education, Systems Engineering, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Pediatrics, Child Health, Child Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Power & Performance: Foundations of Nutrition and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Hydrology, Meal Planning And Preparation, Stress Management, Planning, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing, Coordination, Leadership, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health and fitness courses

  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
  • Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Biohacking Your Brain's Health: Emory University
  • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University
  • Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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