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Exercise Courses

Exercise courses can help you learn strength training, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility techniques, and nutrition basics. You can build skills in creating personalized workout plans, understanding body mechanics, and monitoring progress effectively. Many courses introduce tools like fitness trackers, resistance bands, and apps for tracking workouts, which support your journey in maintaining a balanced and active lifestyle.

Popular Exercise Courses and Certifications


  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Care, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practices, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Mobility Assistance, Adaptive Equipment, Manual Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition Care Plans, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Human Musculoskeletal System, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Athletic Training, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.5 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Behavior Management

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    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, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

    4.7 stars, 240 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases

    4.2 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Peer Review

    4.6 stars, 896 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (896) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Immunology

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies

    4.5 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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