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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:

  1. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

  2. ACSM Health / Fitness  SPECIALIST

  3. ACSM Exercise Specialist 

  4. ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

  5. 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:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Current Adult CPR certification with a practical skills component

Exam formatMultiple 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

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