SEF-EDG8524 - NASM Certified Personal Trainer + AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Vouchers Included)

Course Description

Becoming a certified fitness professional proves that you have the knowledge and expertise to lead fitness instruction safely. This online course will prepare you for two of the most in-demand certifications in the fitness industry: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. You will gain key skills from videos, presentations, and other hands-on learning activities to master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, human movement science, and fitness assessments.

This course includes exam preparation for the CPT, as well as the certification exam fees for both the CPT and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor exams. The NCCA accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer Exam and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Exam is taken at a local testing center (PSI), and you can schedule your exam date after completion of the course and eligibility requirements.

Course Outline

• Professional Development and Responsibility
• Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
• Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
• Assessment
• Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
• Program Design

• The Group Fitness Industry
• Foundations of Exercise Science
• The Human Movement System
• Integrated Fitness
• Teaching Basics
• Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique
• Class Planning and Preparation
• Adapting to Class Dynamics
• Communication and Learning
• Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations
• Class Engagement and Motivation
• Professional and Legal Responsibilities

Learner Outcomes

• Fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
• Design a well-structured, effective, and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants
• Essential instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
• Key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
• Skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor
• Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
• Pass two exams and earn nationally accredited certifications
• You can walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
• You will have the skills needed to run private group fitness classes
• Prepares you for a career as a fitness/wellness manager
• Prepares you for a career as a certified personal trainer
• Prepares you for a career as an exercise physiologist/specialist
• Prepares you for a career as an athletic trainer

Notes

Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
• You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your CPT certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.
• AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones & Bartlett Learning

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.