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