Start with this prep course to become a certified personal trainer (CPT) and reach your career goals.

This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam. Through the use of online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain understanding of CPT content, as well as the knowledge needed to successfully sit for the exam.

If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, as well as the certification exam fee, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM personal trainer.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course. By completing this course, you will be prepared to take the NCCA accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer Exam. The exam is taken at a local testing center (PSI), and you can schedule your exam date with your voucher after completion of the course.

What you will learn:

• Video Overview - NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
• Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
• Organizational and communication skills

How you will benefit:

• Prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer CPT certification exam
• Be ready to start your career as a Certified Personal Trainer or an Athletic 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

Course Details:
Self-paced independent study with 24/7 online access for 6 months. Approximately 80 course hours.

Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:

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

• 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.

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

• 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.

1. Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED
2. Candidate must hold current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification before attempting the exam (not included with course)

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