Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions
Gain foundational scientific knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to design and implement safe, effective fitness programs that optimize human movement, performance, and injury prevention for diverse clients.
What you'll learn
- Understand how the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems contribute to human movement
- Apply biomechanics and kinesiology principles to optimize movement patterns and prevent injury
- Design individualized fitness programs using anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics knowledge
- Complete 5 structured modules over 2 weeks at about 10 hours per week with flexible pacing
Skills you'll gain
- Explain the roles of the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems in human movement
- Apply principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to optimize movement patterns
- Design individualized fitness programs using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
- Explain the importance of understanding anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as a fitness professional
- Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology in a fitness setting
Prerequisites
- • Learners should begin with Course 1 in the PFT specialization to build foundational knowledge
Who this course is for
- → Aspiring personal fitness trainers
- → Current fitness professionals seeking foundational science knowledge
- → Learners in the NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate
Provider
Coursera
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