Personal Fitness Trainer Specialist Certificate Program
MyCAA Course Information
Course Overview
This training program combines a two course training track:
Personal Fitness Trainer - Level 1 Personal Fitness Trainer - Level 2 This Program elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs. We provide students with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth by ACSM. The contributions of experts in the field are featured, showcasing their expertise in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology. The content of this course comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training, and programming.Pre-Requisites
Personal Fitness Trainer - Level 1
Job Outlook
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs is expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors. Some businesses may even decide to open their own onsite facility to decrease the need for their employees to travel for exercise.
Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Identify current trends in the field of personal training
Comprehend biomechanics and nutritional needs for fitness
Define coaching and behavior modification theory
Identify the steps for an initial client screening and exercise program development
Identify the principles for starting your own personal training business
Comprehend exercise physiology, nutrition, and related common diseases
Identify the steps to perform a health appraisal
Identify the steps to perform various exercise assessments
Identify factors to consider when forming an exercise prescription
Comprehend the benefits and risks of regular exercise
Prerequisite: Personal Fitness Trainer - Level 1
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Online Learning
Open Enrollment
Multiple funding options
Professional Training
Optional Externships
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