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
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Biochemistry, Stress Management, Systems Of Measurement
Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Patient Positioning, Lifting Ability, Kinesiology, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Rehabilitation, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition and Diet, Manual Therapy, Nutrition Education, Training Programs, Health And Wellness Coaching, Education and Training, Pain Management
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Communication, Anatomy
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Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Train The Trainer, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Mechanics, Three-Phase
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet
Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Lifting Ability, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Science and Research
Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Clinical Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Athletic Training, Pain Management, Mechanics, Respiration, Education and Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Kinesiology, Time Management, Lifting Ability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Health Assessment, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology
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Best Exercise courses from National Academy of Sports Medicine
Top-rated Exercise courses offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine on Coursera.
- NASM Personal Fitness TrainerNational Academy of Sports MedicineBeginner3 - 6 MonthsNational Academy of Sports Medicine
- Science of Diet and ExerciseNational Academy of Sports MedicineIntermediate1 - 4 WeeksNational Academy of Sports Medicine
- Understanding Fitness ProgrammingNational Academy of Sports MedicineBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNational Academy of Sports Medicine
Best Exercise certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Exercise from top universities and companies.
- Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal TrainerNiel Asher EducationAdvanced3 - 6 MonthsProfessional Certificate
- Strength and Conditioning: Prehab/Rehab SpecialistNiel Asher EducationIntermediate3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Upper Body Specialist: Advanced Assessments and TreatmentsNiel Asher EducationIntermediate1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
Best Exercise courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Exercise courses with no prerequisites.
- Science of ExerciseUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness ProfessionsNational Academy of Sports MedicineBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.McMaster UniversityBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
