Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer
Learn essential skills for becoming a personal trainer: client assessment, program design, and professional practice in the fitness industry.
Learn essential skills for becoming a personal trainer: client assessment, program design, and professional practice in the fitness industry.
This comprehensive course provides foundational knowledge for aspiring personal fitness trainers. Students learn to conduct and interpret fitness assessments, understand client needs, and design customized training programs. The curriculum covers health screenings, exercise adherence strategies, and professional boundaries. Through practical exercises and case studies, learners develop skills in client communication, motivation techniques, and fitness program development while understanding the expanding role of fitness professionals in preventive healthcare.
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What you'll learn
Identify key components and purposes of fitness assessments
Evaluate client information for creating individualized training programs
Understand the roles and limitations of fitness professionals
Master client communication and motivation techniques
Learn to conduct comprehensive health screenings
Develop skills in fitness assessment interpretation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
121 Minutes PreRecorded video
28 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to the fundamentals of personal fitness training, focusing on essential skills and knowledge required to begin a career in the fitness industry. The curriculum covers critical areas including health and fitness assessments, client communication strategies, and program design principles. Students learn to conduct thorough client evaluations, understand fitness assessment protocols, and develop individualized training programs. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing learners for real-world scenarios in personal training.
Week 1 - Understanding the Current State of Fitness
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2 - Guiding Clients to Healthy Lifestyles
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 3 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Assessments
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 4 - Performing Fitness Assessments
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Course 1 Final Quiz and Assignment
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Content Development Manager at the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Casey DeJong is a Content Development and Production Manager at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), where he plays a crucial role in shaping educational content for aspiring fitness professionals. He is also an instructor for the NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate program on Coursera, where he teaches foundational principles of exercise science and personalized program development. With a background in instructional design, Casey has previously held positions such as Senior Instructional Designer at NASM and adjunct professor at Western International University. He holds multiple degrees, including a BS in Business Marketing and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, along with certifications in product management and generative AI skills. His expertise lies in creating engaging learning experiences that empower students to succeed in the fitness industry.
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