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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

    ā˜… 4.8 (5.7K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Effective Behavior Change Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Problem Solving, Behavior Management, Treatment Planning, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Exercise Science, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Industrial Design, Mechanics, Occupational Health, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

    ā˜… 4.8 (16) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    ā˜… 4.5 (334) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics for Yoga Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Biology, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Medical Terminology

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Optimism, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy

    ā˜… 4.8 (3.9K) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Education, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Verbal Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building

    ā˜… 4.9 (7) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

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

    ā˜… 4.8 (48) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Respiration, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Science and Research, Cardiology, Exercise Therapy, General Science and Research, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Meditation & Breathwork, Cell Biology, Nephrology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology

    ā˜… 4.8 (540) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    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, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Meal Planning And Preparation, Stress Management, Resilience, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing, Coordination, Leadership, Health Technology

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    ā˜… 4.9 (116) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular exercise courses

  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Foundations of Effective Behavior Change Coaching:Ā American Council on Exercise
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies:Ā American Council on Exercise
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design:Ā Arizona State University
  • Music for Wellness:Ā Berklee
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics for Yoga Practice:Ā Niel Asher Education
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health :Ā The University of Sydney
  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching:Ā American Council on Exercise
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles:Ā MedCerts
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology:Ā New York University

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