This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• 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 certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.

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

If you want a fulfilling career helping others achieve their fitness goals, start with this National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course. Now is a fantastic time to pursue a career in this growing field! The need for fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 14% by 2032, with an estimated 69,000 job openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

With this fully online personal trainer course you will prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. The NCCA-accredited NASM personal trainer certification is one of the most respected in the health and fitness industry.

Throughout this personal trainer certification course, you will learn professional development and responsibility skills, client relations and behavioral coaching best practices, basic and applied sciences and nutritional concepts, essential assessments, exercise technique and training instruction, and program design.

Online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities will guide you through the extensive resources so you can understand certified personal trainer exam content and pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam.

This NASM prep course includes certified personal trainer exam preparation, all study materials, and the certification exam fee. Upon course completion, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to become a successful NASM personal trainer.

1. Professional Development and Responsibility
   1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
   2. The Personal Training Profession
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
   1. Psychology of Exercise
   2. Behavioral Coaching
3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
   1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
   2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
   3. Human Movement Science
   4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
   5. Nutrition
   6. Supplementation
4. Assessment
   1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
   2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
   1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
   2. Flexibility Training Concepts
   3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
   4. Core Training Concepts
   5. Balance Training Concepts
   6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
   7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
   8. Resistance Training Concepts
6. Program Design
   1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
   2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
   3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations

What you will learn

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer video overview
• Master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among other relevant topics
• Obtain teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
• Discover organizational and communication skills needed for career success

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam
• Be ready to start your career as a CPT or an athletic trainer
• Stand out to future employers and clients with a nationally recognized credential

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.