ACE course schedule
SESSION 1
- Foundations of Exercise Science
- Exercise physiology
- Anatomy
- Nutrition
- Scope of practice for personal trainer
SESSION 2
- Principles of adherence/motivation
- Communication techniques
- Basics of behavior change
SESSION 3
- ACE integrated fitness model
- Functional assessments
- Physiological assessments
- Functional programming for stability/mobility
SESSION 4
- Resistance training
- Cardiorespiratory training
- ACE integrated fitness model in practice
- Mind-body exercise
SESSION 5
- Exercise and special populations
- Legal guidelines
- Personal trainer business fundamentals