Course Offerings

This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.
This course was designed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185 practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals. Upon successfully completing the course and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Course Objectives

Gain comprehensive understanding of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model.

Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients.

Design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength.

Outline of instruction

Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition

Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology

Communication and Teaching Techniques

The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

Building Rapport

Health and Exercise History Information Assessment

Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility

Physiological Assessments

Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions

Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions

Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers

Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

Contact Hours

150

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, there are prerequisites to complete the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
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:
The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Certified ACE Personal Trainer.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]