ACE Certified Personal Trainer Course (American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Course Information
Description
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer Course (ACE CPT course) aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding necessary to implement a safe and effective training programme. Its suited for individuals who wished to acquire certification to become personal trainers or competency in health, fitness and wellness.
The course adopts the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer syllabus to ensure that students are prepared for the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The course covers relevant topics such as anatomy, physiology and nutrition, units essential for personal training.
Course Highlights
Purpose-Built Sports Lab
Study in an industry-standard facility focused on optimising athlete performance through sport science technology such as speed gates and 3D motion cameras.
Gain industry insights from our experienced team of sport science lecturers, which include certified personal trainers and sport coaches.
Entry Requirements
- Completed high school or equivalent
- Optional: A current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate*.
*The CPR-AED certificate is a pre-requisite for prospects who wishes to take the ACE examination upon completion of the course. It is not a compulsory entry requirement to enter the course.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Personal Trainer
Modules
Day 1 – Communication And Building Rapport
- Introduction
- Understanding your client
- Risk assessment
- Conducting assessments
Day 2 – Functional Programming For Stability- Mobility And Movement
- Introduction to Weights Training
- Exercise to promote stability
- Exercises to promote functional movement
Day 3 – Training For Performance
- General guidelines for weight training
- Resistance training programme for power
- Resistance training for speed, agility and reactivity
- Cardiorespiratory training
- Training program for various sports
Day 4 – The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model In Practice
- Applying training principles to case studies
- Revision
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6 months
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12 months
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12 months
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