Estimated Study Hours per Module

1. Module 1: Introduction to Personal Training

   • 15 hours: Overview of the profession, certification requirements, client expectations, professional conduct.

2. Module 2: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology

   • 25 hours: Detailed study of human anatomy, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems.

3. Module 3: Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics

   • 20 hours: Study of energy systems, metabolic pathways, physiological responses, chronic adaptations, and EPOC.

4. Module 4: Kinesiology and Biomechanics

   • 25 hours: Principles of biomechanics, movement analysis, identifying dysfunctions, exercise biomechanics, and functional biomechanics.

5. Module 5: Nutrition and Weight Management

   • 20 hours: In-depth look at macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, nutrition for performance, weight management, meal timing, dietary guidelines, and evaluating claims.

6. Module 6: Fitness Assessment and Testing

   • 20 hours: Introduction to assessments, cardiovascular fitness testing, muscular strength and endurance testing, flexibility and mobility testing, body composition testing, postural assessments, and special population assessments.

7. Module 7: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching

   • 15 hours: Effective communication techniques, motivational strategies, behavioral change models, building rapport, managing expectations, and coaching for behavior change.

8. Module 8: Program Design and Implementation

   • 25 hours: Principles of program design, periodization, integrating training types, program design for various populations, progression and regression, special training modalities, and exercise prescription for special populations.

9. Module 9: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction

   • 20 hours: Proper exercise techniques, safety and injury prevention, progressive and regressive techniques, cueing and instruction, spotting techniques, and warm-up and cool-down protocols.

10. Module 10: Training for Special Populations and Conditions

    • 20 hours: Training older adults, exercise for youth, prenatal and postnatal fitness, managing chronic conditions, injury and rehab considerations, and exercise modifications.

11. Module 11: Behavioral Coaching and Client Interaction

    • 15 hours: Communication techniques, motivational strategies, behavioral change models, building rapport, managing expectations, and coaching strategies for behavior change.

12. Module 12: Legal, Professional, and Ethical Responsibilities

    • 15 hours: Legal aspects, ethics in personal training, industry standards and certifications, and understanding scope of practice.

13. Module 13: Emergency Procedures and Risk Management

    • 15 hours: Recognizing medical emergencies, first aid and CPR, risk management strategies, and emergency protocols.

14. Module 14: Client Goal Setting and Progress Tracking

    • 15 hours: Setting realistic goals, monitoring and adjusting goals, tools for progress tracking, and communicating progress to clients.

15. Module 15: Health and Wellness Promotion

    • 15 hours: Holistic health approaches, stress management techniques, importance of sleep and recovery, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

16. Module 16: Business Acumen for Fitness Professionals

    • 15 hours: Business operations and management, marketing and branding, client management and retention, professional development, and sales and lead generation.

17. Module 17: Technology in Fitness

    • 15 hours: Fitness assessment tools, digital program design, client communication tools, and staying current with trends.

18. Module 18: Practical Application and Exam Preparation

    • 20 hours: Exercise technique mastery, equipment usage, simulated client scenarios, practicum and real-world application, overview of certification exams, study strategies, practice exams, and final preparation.