COURSE SYLLABUS

TURNING ASPIRING AND EXPERIENCED PERSONAL
TRAINERS INTO INDUSTRY LEADERS

Rise to the Top With BDU

Beyond your average online, or “self-study only” certification, Body Design University is an elite hands-on Personal Training business school designed for experienced and aspiring Personal Trainers.

Our innovative and comprehensive personal trainer course will give you the education, skills, and confidence needed to become a successful Personal Trainer. Our goal is to develop the best Personal Trainers in the nation – not simply certify them.

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Graduates Receive Two Credentials:

The live course includes one week of intense classroom training, hands-on instruction, and internship time with successful Personal Trainers working in the industry. Our course will prepare you to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification exams. Certification and all study materials included.

Certificate of Completion

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN PERSONAL TRAINING. This requires no upkeep of Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s) and never expires. Many in the Personal Training industry claim this as the highest level of practical and business education one can receive.

ACE or NASM

ACE-CPT OR NASM-CPT CERTIFICATION. The NCCA accredited Certification combined with the BDU Certificate of Completion will prepare you to be one of the most qualified Personal Trainers in the industry.

Full Course Syllabus:

In the #1 recommended Personal Training Certification Course, we’ll give you everything
you need to train anyone in our proven system confidently.

A five-column chart outlines the modules needed to become a certified personal trainer: Exercise Science, Advanced Nutrition, Strategic Business, Human Behavior, and Customer Experience—each with key related topics.

Full Course Syllabus:

In the #1 recommended Personal Training Certification Course, we’ll give you everything you need to train anyone in our proven system confidently.

Module 1: Exercise Science
  • Human Anatomy
  • Muscle Groups
  • Body Movement
  • Strength Training
  • Cardio Training
  • Program Design
  • Injury Prevention
  • Fitness Testing
  • Client Assessments
  • Exercise Coaching
  • Food Digestion
  • Macronutrients
  • Micronutrients
  • Calorie Balance
  • Glycemic Index
  • Protein Needs
  • Meal Planning
  • Food Shopping
  • Meal Cooking
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Success Principles
  • Brand Building
  • Business Systems
  • Business Forms
  • Goal Setting
  • Business Planning
  • Recurring Revenue
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Sales Science
  • Pricing Packages
  • Lifestyle Change
  • Behavior Stages
  • Habit Building
  • Goal Setting
  • Decision Making
  • Self Discipline
  • Accountability
  • Client Leadership
  • Coaching Methods
  • Mental Health
  • Five-Star Service
  • Client Referrals
  • Expectations Setting
  • Trust Building
  • Rapport Building
  • Retention Programs
  • Group Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Response
  • Professional Conduct

Learn Best by Doing

By completing this course, you'll be prepared and qualified to:

Launch your own industry-leading business or practice as a Personal Trainer online and in health clubs, vacation resorts, spas, private practices, fitness centers, corporate programs, hotels, country clubs, cruise ships, and athletic teams.

Course instructor Doug teaches hands on with students in the Body Design gym.

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