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In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of the fitness industry and how to begin training clients. It will provide the groundwork and essential skills you will use to progress in your career, as well as gain an understanding of the industry and the role of a personal fitness trainer. You will also learn how to conduct and interpret fitness assessments, which are essential tools for personal trainers to evaluate their clients' fitness levels and design customized training plans. Additionally, you will learn how to apply health screenings and their results in a fitness setting. This knowledge will enable you to identify any potential health risks or limitations that may impact your client’s ability to safely participate in physical activity. By understanding how to apply health screenings and interpret their results, you will be able to design safe and effective fitness programs that meet the unique needs of each client.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Understand the current state of fitness.
• Understand the fitness profession.
• Conduct and interpret fitness assessments.
• Apply health screenings and their results in a fitness setting.
The need for society to be proactive in preventive medicine has perpetuated a strong focus on exercise in recent years. Although it seems like nothing new, exercise has gained some acceptance in society as a viable means to increase quality of life and life expectancy. However, implementing exercise in daily life is met with hesitation and avoidance. Much of this is attributed to the lack of knowledge of exercise applications and benefits in the general population.
Upon completion of this week’s lessons, the aspiring fitness professional will be able to:
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6 vidéos•Total 26 minutes
The Current State of Global Health•2 minutes
Lifestyle Factors Related to Disease Prevention•2 minutes
Lifestyle Factors Related to Chronic Disease•3 minutes
Fitness Professionals' Role in Health Promotion•2 minutes
Career Development•9 minutes
Sales•8 minutes
9 lectures•Total 110 minutes
Program Overview•10 minutes
Welcome!•10 minutes
Introduction to the Fitness Industry•20 minutes
What to Expect as a Fitness Professional•20 minutes
Building a Fitness Business•20 minutes
Week 1 Summary•5 minutes
Week 1 Case Study•10 minutes
Week 1 Discussion Exemplar•10 minutes
Week 1 References•5 minutes
6 devoirs•Total 75 minutes
Week 1 Lesson 1 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 1 Lesson 2 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 1 Lesson 3 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Lesson 4 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 1 Discussion Question•25 minutes
Week 1 Quiz•30 minutes
2 plugins•Total 35 minutes
YouTube Video: Personal Training: A Day in the Life•33 minutes
YouTube Video: First Steps to Starting a Business•2 minutes
Week 2 - Guiding Clients to Healthy Lifestyles
Module 2•4 heures à terminer
Détails du module
Nearly everyone understands the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. However, the typical lifestyle does little to provide the human body with what it needs to maintain proper health. As previously stated, the wealth of technology and automation in the United States has begun to take a toll on public health. Technology advancements have greatly reduced the need for physical exertion in daily life. For that reason, fitness professionals have a great opportunity to connect with clients and help them change their lives for the better! Upon completion of this week’s lessons, the aspiring fitness professional will be able to:
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8 vidéos•Total 41 minutes
Most Common Types of Clients•2 minutes
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation•2 minutes
Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence•11 minutes
Psychological Benefits to Exercise•9 minutes
Common Barriers to Exercise•10 minutes
Effective Communication Styles•2 minutes
Overcoming Common Client Challenges•3 minutes
Guiding Clients Toward Their Goals•2 minutes
7 lectures•Total 80 minutes
The Average Fitness Client•20 minutes
Motivation and Communication•10 minutes
Client Barriers and Goal Setting•20 minutes
Week 2 Summary•5 minutes
Week 2 Case Study•10 minutes
Week 2 Discussion Exemplar•10 minutes
Week 2 References•5 minutes
6 devoirs•Total 75 minutes
Week 2 Lesson 1 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 2 Lesson 2 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 2 Lesson 3 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 2 Lesson 4 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 2 Discussion Question•25 minutes
Week 2 Quiz•30 minutes
5 plugins•Total 20 minutes
YouTube Video: Knowing Your Client•3 minutes
YouTube Video: Five Ways to Overcome Barriers to Effective Communication•4 minutes
YouTube Video: How to Use Questions to Improve Communication•4 minutes
YouTube Video: How to Measure Motivation Using a Ruler•4 minutes
YouTube Video: Using the Habit Loop to Break Old Habits•5 minutes
Week 3 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Assessments
Module 3•4 heures à terminer
Détails du module
Designing an individualized, systematic, integrated fitness assessment can be properly accomplished only by understanding a client’s goals, needs, and abilities. This entails knowing what a client wants to gain from a training program, what a client needs from a program to successfully accomplish their goal(s), and how capable they are of performing the required tasks within an integrated program. The information necessary to create the right program for an individual comes from a proper fitness assessment. Upon completion of this week’s lessons, the prospective fitness professional will be able to:
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7 vidéos•Total 14 minutes
The Importance of Health Screenings•1 minute
PAR-Q+ and Lifestyle•2 minutes
Medical History Evaluation•1 minute
Cardiovascular Disease Considerations•1 minute
Scope of Practice•6 minutes
Physician Referrals•1 minute
Legal Document Management•2 minutes
8 lectures•Total 100 minutes
Fitness Assessment Basics•20 minutes
General and Medical History•20 minutes
Fitness Professionals' Scope of Practice•20 minutes
Week 3 Summary•5 minutes
Week 3 Case Study•10 minutes
Week 3 Discussion Exemplar•10 minutes
Week 3 References•5 minutes
Week 3 Hands-On Practice - Completed Exemplar•10 minutes
7 devoirs•Total 135 minutes
Week 3 Lesson 1 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 3 Lesson 2 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 3 Lesson 3 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 3 Lesson 4 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 3 Discussion Question•25 minutes
Week 3 Hands-On Practice•60 minutes
Week 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Week 4 - Performing Fitness Assessments
Module 4•5 heures à terminer
Détails du module
After discussions of lifestyle and medical history are performed to gather subjective information about a client, it is time to get into the gym and perform objective fitness assessments in order to paint the clearest picture of a client’s fitness needs. These include physiological assessments, body-composition assessments, postural assessments, cardiorespiratory assessments, and muscular endurance and strength assessments. Upon completion of this week’s lessons, the prospective fitness professional will be able to:
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7 vidéos•Total 41 minutes
Introduction to Fitness Assessments•2 minutes
Physiological Assessments•11 minutes
Body Composition Assessments•12 minutes
Static Posture Assessment•3 minutes
Performing the OHSA•4 minutes
OHSA Solutions•4 minutes
Cardiorespiratory Assessments•5 minutes
9 lectures•Total 120 minutes
Objective Assessments•20 minutes
Body Composition Assessments•20 minutes
Posture Assessments•20 minutes
Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Assessments•20 minutes
Week 4 Summary•5 minutes
Week 4 Case Study•10 minutes
Week 4 Discussion Exemplar•10 minutes
Week 4 References•5 minutes
Week 4 Hands-On Practice - Completed Exemplar•10 minutes
8 devoirs•Total 140 minutes
Week 4 Lesson 1 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Lesson 2 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Lesson 3 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Lesson 4 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Lesson 5 Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Discussion Question•25 minutes
Week 4 Hands-On Practice•60 minutes
Week 4 Quiz•30 minutes
Course 1 Final Quiz and Assignment
Module 5•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
The final quiz is designed to assess your understanding and mastery of the key concepts covered throughout the course. It will include questions from all the major topics discussed in Weeks 1 to 4, ensuring that you have a solid grasp of the principles and practices of personal fitness training. The final peer-reviewed assignment aims to assess your practical skills in evaluating client information, designing individualized fitness programs, and addressing client-specific needs and motivations. By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to conduct comprehensive fitness assessments, develop personalized training programs, and construct SMART goals for clients.
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1 devoir•Total 60 minutes
Course 1 Final Quiz•60 minutes
1 évaluation par les pairs•Total 60 minutes
Course 1 Final Assignment•60 minutes
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Excellent program, for people interested I would highly recommend it as its a perfect introduction to this world of being a Personal Fitness Trainer, it gives you all the basics.
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