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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


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.5 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    American Council on Exercise

    Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Exercise Science, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Getting Ready for Your Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Healthcare Ethics, Behavior Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Health Education, Motivational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

    ★ 4.9 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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

    ★ 4.8 (540) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Niel Asher Education

    Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Respiratory Care, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    UBITS

    Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Trauma Care, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 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

  • Metabolic Makeover: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
  • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
  • Getting Ready for Your Exam: American Council on Exercise
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
  • Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training: Niel Asher Education

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