PROGRAM 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 program 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 program includes one week of intense classroom training, hands-on instruction, and internship time with successful Personal Trainers working in the industry. Our program 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.

In The Program: What You'll Learn

Great trainers understand the science behind fitness, not just the basics. At BDU, you learn what works and why it works, so you can explain it with confidence.

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.

Inside the Program: What You'll Learn

Great trainers understand the science behind fitness, not just the basics. At BDU, you learn what works and why it works, so you can explain it with confidence.

Module 1: Exercise Science

Human Anatomy
Muscle Groups
Body Movement
Strength Training
Cardio Training
Program Design
Injury Prevention
Fitness Testing
Client Assessments
Exercise Coaching

Module 2: Advanced Nutrition

Food Digestion
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Calorie Balance
Glycemic Index
Protein Needs
Meal Planning
Food Shopping
Meal Cooking
Sports Nutrition

Module 3: Strategic Business

Success Principles
Brand Building
Business Systems
Business Forms
Goal Setting
Business Planning
Recurring Revenue
Marketing Strategies
Sales Science
Pricing Packages

Module 4: Human Behavior

Lifestyle Change
Behavior Stages
Habit Building
Goal Setting
Decision Making
Self Discipline
Accountability
Client Leadership
Coaching Methods
Mental Health

Module 5: Customer Experience

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 program, 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.

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