American Council on Exercise
Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course Specialization

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American Council on Exercise

Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course Specialization

Fast-track your personal training career. Gain foundational skills in personal training, including exercise science, program design, client assessment, and professional responsibilities.

Cedric X. Bryant

Instructor: Cedric X. Bryant

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.3

(14 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Personal Training: Including client assessment, program design, and effective training techniques.

  • Client Communication and Motivation: Strategies for building strong client relationships to enhance client adherence and success.

  • Business Skills: Including marketing strategies, client management, and financial planning.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • The curriculum covers foundational concepts and practical skills needed to start a successful career in personal training.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Motivational Interviewing
Category: Coaching
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Active Listening
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Professionalism
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Safety Training
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Behavior Management

What you'll learn

  • The curriculum covers foundational concepts and practical skills needed to start a successful career in personal training.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Anatomy
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Supervision
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Coaching
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Safety Assurance

What you'll learn

  • The curriculum covers foundational concepts and practical skills needed to start a successful career in personal training.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Goal Setting
Category: Customer Relationship Building
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Selling Techniques
Category: Coaching
Category: Customer Acquisition Management
Category: Professional Development
Category: Sales
Category: Customer Retention
Category: Sales Prospecting
Category: Customer Engagement
Category: Consultative Selling
Category: Business Metrics

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Instructor

Cedric X. Bryant
American Council on Exercise
3 Courses1,532 learners

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