ACSM Course For
Personal Trainer
MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR PROFESSION
LOOKING FOR A CHANGE IN CAREER?
CERTIFICATION WITH THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Becoming ACSM Certified says a lot about you; it says you have chosen to become certified by the organization that’s leading the way in health fitness and clinical certifications.
Did you know?
• ACSM was the first to certify health fitness professionals … and to date we have certified over 25,000 health fitness professionals in 44 countries.
• ACSM establishes the exercise guidelines that all other certifications use for testing … so you know you will be certified by the organization that is setting the standards in the health fitness industry.
• ACSM certifications are NCCA-accredited … assuring you that our certifications meet the highest qualifications.
CERTIFICATION COURSES ON:
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ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
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ACSM Health / Fitness SPECIALIST
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ACSM Exercise Specialist
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ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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ACSM group exercise instructor
Become an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer you have the ability and opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives when it comes to their health and fitness. What many people are unable to do on their own, they can accomplish with the motivation and support of a personal trainer.
Course Contents:
Book 1 :
Part 1 : Introduction to the Field and Profession of Personal Training
Chapter 1 : Importance of the Course
Chapter 2 : Career Track for the Personal Trainers
Part 2 : The Science of Personal Training
Chapter 3 : Anatomy and Kinesiology
Chapter 4 : Biomechanical Principal of Training
Chapter 5 : Exercise Physiology
Chapter 6 : Nutrition and Human Performance
Part 3 : Behavior Modification
Chapter 7 : Theories of Behavior Change
Chapter 8 : Adherence to Exercise
Chapter 9 : Eliciting Positive Perceptions and Behavior
Part 4 : Initial Client Screening
Chapter 10 : Initial Client Consultation
Chapter 11 : Preparticipation Physical Activity Screening
Chapter 12 : Client Fitness Assessments
Part 5 : Developing Exercise Program
Chapter 13 : Comprehensive Program Design
Chapter 14 : Resistance Training Program
Chapter 15 : Cardiorespiratory Training Program
Chapter 16 : Designing Flexibility Program
Chapter 17 : Functional Movement Assessments
Chapter 18 : Personal Training Session
Chapter 19 : Advanced Program Options
Chapter 20 : Special Populations
Part 6 : The Business of Personal Training
Chapter 21 : Business Basics and Planning
Chapter 22 : Legal Issues and Responsibilities
Book 2 :
Part 1 : ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Section 1 : CPT Case Studies
Section 2 : CPT Job Task Analysis
Section 3 : CPT Examination
Part 2 : ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Section 4 : EP-C Case Studies
Section 5 : EP-C Job Task Analysis
Section 6 : EP-C Examination
Part 3 : ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Section 7 : CEP/ECG Case Studies
Section 8 : CEP Job Task Analysis
Section 9 : CEP Examination
Book 3 :
Chapter 1 : Benefits and Risks Associated with Physical Activity
Chapter 2 : Exercise Pre-participation Health Screening
Chapter 3 : Pre-exercise Evaluation
Chapter 4 : Health related Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation
Chapter 5 : Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation
Chapter 6 : Principles of Exercise Prescription
Chapter 7 : Exercise Prescription for Healthy Population
Chapter 8 : Environmental Consideration for Exercise Prescription
Chapter 9 : Exercise Prescription for Patients
Chapter 10 : Exercise Prescription for Metabolic Disease Individuals
Chapter 11 : Exercise Prescription for Population with Chronic Diseases
Chapter 12 : Behavioral Theories and Strategies for Promoting Exercise
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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18 years of age or older
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Current Adult CPR certification with a practical skills component
Exam format: Multiple choice questions through Computer based testing
Passing marks required: 550/800
C.E.Cs For Certificate Renewal: 45 Required
Note: THREE YEARS VALID CERTIFICATION ON COMPLETION OF COURSE