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FITNESS TRAINER & NUTRITIONAL SPECIALIST COURSE OUTLINE
 
In as little as four months, or take longer if you wish, you can be ready to start working as a Personal Fitness Trainer & Nutritional Specialist. U.S. Career Institute's Fitness & Nutrition training provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to make fitness evaluations, give advice on nutritional supplements and help you determine your fitness needs as well as the needs of others.
Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.
Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5
Fitness & Nutrition Instruction Pack I Back to Top
Your Role in the Fitness Industry
Your first lesson introduces you to the exciting fitness industry. You will learn why certified personal fitness trainers and nutritional specialists are in such great demand, in addition to getting the scoop on employment and salary opportunities for this booming career.
The Fitness-Wellness Connection
Fitness, nutrition, wellness, and happiness are all interconnected. This lesson illustrates the components of wellness and how the wear and tear of modern living affects our health. You will learn how fitness and nutrition can influence wellness, health and happiness.
The Psychology of Wellness
You will explore how lifestyle, expectations, and state of mind affect wellness. Learn about the stages of behavior change and the principles of motivation. This lesson provides you with mental assessment tools to understand, motivate, and help your clients.
Exercise Physiology 101
In this lesson, we will introduce you to the science of exercisebalancing muscle mass and flexibility, measuring fat mass, and calculating heart rates. Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and how the two work together. You'll also learn about aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise and the importance of a proper warm-up period.
Nutrition 101
Bon appetite! This lesson gives you the skinny on fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Youll learn about vitamins, minerals, amino acids, cholesterol, caffeine, water, and more! Find out about the Food Guide Pyramid, food allergies, and how to calculate needed calories to maintain or lose weight and increase or decrease muscle mass.
Also included in Pack I:
• Study binder
• Course Introduction
• School Catalog
• Jump Rope
• Aerobic Exercise Quick Reference Card
• Chart: Calculating BMI
• You Can Do It! Tape
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Fueling for Activity
Learn how to eat for life and eat for exercise. In this lesson, you will learn how fats, carbohydrates, and proteins affect muscle function and overall health. You'll learn about dietary supplements, steroids, and weight control. You'll also explore how nutrition works hand-in-hand with an exercise regimen.
The Energy Equation
This less explores oxygen delivery and guidelines for cardiovascular activity, including intensity, type, frequency, duration, warm-ups, and cool-downs. You'll also read about how the body produces and uses energy from a variety of sources.
Anatomical Terms and Locations
Welcome to the human body! In this lesson, you'll begin learning about the pieces of the body puzzle.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
Continue learning about human anatomy in this lesson. You'll learn about different types of muscles, how they work, and how to exercise them. Cut through the myths surrounding resistance versus repetitions and fast- wersus slow-twitch muscle fibers.
Muscles in Action I
Put those muscles to work with isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, concentric, and eccentric strength-training exercises. Find out how muscle fibers, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and the nervous system all work together. Also learn about muscle soreness, fatigue and flexibility training.
Also included in Pack II:
• Chart: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
• Professional Development, Part 1: Your Professional Image
• Communication Skills - The Key to Success Supplement
• Video: Energy! Cardiovascular Equipment
• Chart: Target Heart Rate
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Muscles in Action II
Learn about the biomechanics of resistance training. Study how the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles work together. Discover how strength training promotes bone health, and learn about the importance of stretching in strength training.
Tools of the Trade
Gear up! This lesson introduces you to all of the equipment at your fingertips: strength and cable machines, free weights, bands, tubes, fit balls, aerobic equipment, weight benches, and the Internet.
Muscular Focus I: The Torso Core Strength & Chest and Upper Back
Ready to move? You'll discover specific anatomy and physiology of the torso, chest, and upper back. You'll learn about the bones, joints and muscles of this region.
Muscular Focus II: The Pelvis and Leg
From this lesson, you'll explore the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis and leg. You gain familiarity of the bones, joints, and muscles of this part of the body.
Flexibility Development
Can you touch your toes? Explore the world of flexibility. Learn the anatomical and physiological basis of stretching, how proper breathing and relaxation play a part in flexibility, and how much stretching is enough. You'll also learn different methods of stretching and the benefits of each one.
Also included in Pack III:
• Study Binder
• Personal Training Guide Supplement
• Professional Development, Part 2: Manage Time, Stress, and Money
• Flashcards: Muscular Focus
• Exercise Bands and Tubes
• Video: The Core & Chest and Upper Back Strength Exercises
• Video: The Pelvis and Leg Strength Exercises
• Video: Flexibility Stretching
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Injury Prevention
Learn how to prevent and treat common training injuries. Learn the common injury sites, their usual causes, and how to prevent them. This lesson helps you put safety first!
Muscular Focus III: The Shoulder Girdle
Explore the anatomy of, the actions for the shoulder girdle. Learn about the bones, joints and muscles of this region.
Muscular Focus IV: The Arm
This lesson teaches you about the joins, muscles and bones in the arm. Learn about the elbow flexor and extensor muscles, as well as the pronator and supinator muscles.
Ethical and Legal Issues
In this lesson, you will examine the trainer-client relationship. You'll learn about ethics and boundaries as well as confidentiality. You will also study about informed consent and the standards for professional conduct.
Also included in Pack IV:
• American Red Cross Mini-Medic Guide
• Flashcards: Muscular Focus
• Exercise Loops
• Trends in Health and Fitness: Yoga, Pilates, and More! Supplement
• Professional Development Supplement, Part 3: Career Advancement
• Working Out at Home Supplement
• Video: The Shoulder Girdle Strength Exercises
• Video: The Arm Strength Exercises
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Training for Weight Loss or Gain
This lesson covers the physiology of gaining and losing weight. Discover nutritional and exercise strategies for fueling weight loss or muscle gain. You'll also learn about eating disorders and how to recognize the warning signs of such diseases.
The Initial Interview
Explore the initial interview with your client. See how to assess the client's health status and history, explore the client's goals and needs, and discuss the client's expectations and desires. You'll also learn how to evaluate the client's body composition, muscle strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Developing an Exercise Prescription
Put all of your knowledge to work in this lesson by tailoring exercise programs to individual clients. You'll put together the best training methods and modes for your clients. Then apply everything you've learned in this course with a real-world, comprehensive final exam. Design a training program and offer nutritional guidance for a sample client.
Also included in Pack V:
• Chart: Perceived Exertion Index
• Chart: 10-Second Heart Rate
• Chart: Body Weight for Certain Height and Age
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Home and Work Environment Supplement
• Jobs Finder/Marketing Your Business Supplement
• Exercise Ball
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