ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical...

9 Months / 210 Course Hrs

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$1,895

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES1023

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship, where you practice your health, medical, and fitness setting skills to gain more real-world experiences. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for a hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

What you will learn

How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

How you will benefit

Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
9 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
210 course hours

Outline

Health and Fitness Assessment
1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
Exercise Prescription and Implementation
1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
Final Examination Preparation

Instructors & Support

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, there are eligibility requirements to complete the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Certification.

Certification Requirements:

The academic eligibility requirement to take the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification exam is a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in exercise science, or equivalent
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Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

FAQ

Yes, you will be prepared for the (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist certification exam offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Exam eligibility requirements to complete the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Certification:

The academic eligibility requirement to take the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification exam is a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in exercise science, or equivalent
Basic Life Support Provider or CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 9 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship

Franklin University