ACE Personal Trainer Certification (Voucher Included)
This personal trainer course blends evidence-based exercise science with the ACE Mover Method™, a behavior-change philosophy developed by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). This training will equip you to empower clients to lead in their own journey through prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration rather than just prescribing workouts.
Through a comprehensive curriculum covering exercise science, behavior change, client assessments, program design, special populations,...
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ACE Personal Trainer Certification (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1024
What you will learn
- The role and scope of practice of personal trainers
- A client-centered approach to personal training
- Assessments, programming and progressions
- ACE Integrated Fitness Model (ACE IFT) and ACE Mover Method
- Program modifications for clients with special considerations
- Professional responsibilities and legal guidelines
How you will benefit
- Learn online at your own pace
- Build in-demand skills needed to support clients with chronic conditions or in recovery from medical issues
- Put your knowledge into action and gain practical experience
- Build the professional, legal, and business knowledge needed to succeed as a personal trainer
- Stay current with industry best practices and continuing education expectations
- Prepare for ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 3 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 50 course hours
Instructors & Support
ACE Fitness
This is a self-study course with no instructor facilitation. Students will have access to live Q&A webinars, an open forum where participants can ask questions as needed.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, there are prerequisites to registering for the NCCA-accredited Certification Exam.
Certification Requirements:
To register for the Certification Exam:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must hold a current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate with hands-on (in-person or virtual) skills check.*
- You must have completed high school (or the equivalent)
*CPR and AED are both required in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates outside the U.S. and Canada are required to hold only current CPR due to differing laws regarding AED use by non-medical professionals in some countries. Candidates taking an ACE exam via computer-based testing must hold a current CPR/AED certificate prior to registration.
To renew your Certification:
- Complete at least 20 hours of ACE-approved CECs (2.0 CECs) every two years.
- Renew your cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate(s), which must include a hands on (in-person or virtual) skills check. You must be current at time of renewal. *AED only required in USA and Canada.
- Submit your renewal online with appropriate renewal payment prior to the expiration date for the certification.
For complete details about renewing your NCCA-accredited ACE Certification, download our Certification and Renewal Handbook.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 11 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
- 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.
- ACE The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training Textbook (eBook)
More About
About Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The mission of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is simple: Get people moving. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health through lifestyle changes, especially physical activity. ACE certifies thousands of professionals in the health and fitness industry every year, and also provides resources, support, and continuing education for both certified specialists and those seeking to become certified. If you're looking to advance your career prospects in the field of health and fitness, a course certified by ACE is an excellent first step on the path to success.