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Our Complete Career Training Programs (CCTP) include both the training you need and the skills you will want in order to be prepared for your new career. We have taken online career programs to a whole new level by bundling our Career Training with Personal Enrichment courses to ensure you have a diversified learning experience.
Our mentor-supported career courses focus on the industry standards that prepare you for your chosen career or certification. You will also get our smaller, four-week long, instructor-led personal enrichment courses to further your employment training.
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Sports Nutrition
The exciting field of sports nutrition combines the sciences of nutrition and exercise physiology. Our Sports Nutrition course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the elements of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fluids using case studies and practical applications for working with athletes. You’ll be introduced to the functions of these nutrients, proper dietary intakes, and how they affect your body. Proper nutrition is vital to the overall athletic performance and experience. To get a job in the sports nutrition field, you need to understand current guidelines, emerging research, and be able to apply knowledge to athletes of all ages. This course will meet those needs by using the most up to date information and tools.
Nutritional Consultant
Although many people understand the importance of healthy nutrition habits and good fitness patterns, it is sometimes hard to accomplish goals on their own. A nutritional consultant can help clients adopt a healthy lifestyle. Our nutritional consultant training provides students with an exploration of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students will identify how to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and create food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. Additionally, students will discover how healthy nutrition habits are used in the food industry. Our Nutritional Consultant course will give students the training they need to work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Prerequisite(s): None
Kinesiology
Muscles play a vital role in our everyday lives, without them we wouldn’t be able to function. In our Kinesiology course, you will discover how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the human body and the fundamentals of concentric, eccentric, and isometric muscle contractions. This course also explores the bones, landmarks, and joints of the body, and presents a thorough explanation of muscle function. It provides clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts and clearly explains terminology needed for working in any rehabilitative practice field.
Start Your Own Personal Training Business
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Personal Training business? As people of all ages become more aware of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, personal trainers are in high demand. As a personal trainer you have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives by tailoring your exercise and healthy living training to each individual client. Whether your goal is to provide fitness assessments, individual exercise programs, or train in small or large groups, you will learn how to combine your love of fitness with your entrepreneurial spirit to create a comprehensive business plan for your company.
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives
The coaching profession continues to evolve as a skill set and communication form that can be applied to many situations at work and in life. With the coaching profession on the rise it is important that coaches are trained in the most up-to-date methods of coaching their clients. This course uses the Co-Active Coaching Model to help you develop your skills in communication, relationships, and coaching to achieve transformational change in others. Our course is based on humanistic and transpersonal psychological principles. You will discover the skills and tools you need to create an ideal coaching environment to bring fulfillment and balance to those you coach.
Personal Excellence
As a person with unique gifts to offer, it is your responsibility to use your talents wisely and it is your right to enjoy yourself while doing so. In this class we will learn what it takes to develop career-enhancing skills that include: goal setting, time management, and personal organization. You will learn the crucial steps it takes to improve your creative abilities, gain confidence and minimize conflict in your life. Just as a successful business requires a mission and a plan, so does a fulfilling life.
** Course Subject to Change.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Type quickly and correctly
- Identify the transcription format for civil litigation
- Identify the transcription format for probates
- Identify the transcription format for family law
- Identify the transcription format for legal instruments
Sports Nutrition
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the importance of basic nutrients, the effects on our bodies, and energy systems
- Identify the functions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and fluids to overall body composition
- Recognize the fundamentals of nutritional ergogenics, weight management, and endurance
- Differentiate between strength/power athletes, team sports athletes, and types of consultations
- Recall how to work with special populations and potential jobs in sports nutrition
Nutritional Consultant
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define national dietary guidelines and recommendations
- Recall the role of various foods, vitamins, minerals and their impact on the body
- Identify how nutrition aids in daily functioning and health
- Recognize nutritional needs throughout human development
- Describe methods for achieving optimal health
Kinesiology
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the basic fundamentals of structure and motion
- Recall how muscles functions as movers, antagonists and stabilizers in the human body
- Recognize the concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle contractions found in the human body
- Name the clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts
- List the terminology needed to work in the rehabilitation field
Start Your Own Personal Training Business
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the many ways to design a personal training business
- List the strategies to use to find the perfect location and set up a business
- Recognize ways for choosing the right exercise equipment
- Recall ways to price services and market a personal training business
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives
After completing this course you will:
- Recall the fundamentals of co-active coaching and each of its four cornerstones
- List ways to succeed using co-active coaching contexts
- Identify co-active coaching principles and practices
- Recognize tips for structuring the coaching business and how to make it a profession
Personal Excellence
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define what a strategic plan is and why you need one
- Recall potential success factors in life
- Recognize how to implement goals and follow through on accomplishing them
- Identify how to select and implement successful strategies
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Module 1
Basic Nutrients
- Why Study Sports Nutrition?
- How Does the Body Produce Energy?
- Dietary Reference Intakes
- Enriched and Fortified Foods
- Basic Nutrition Guidelines
- How are Carbs Digested?
- How are Fats Digested?
- How are Proteins Digested?
- What is Energy?
- Cells and ATP
- Three Energy Systems
Sports Nutrition Module 2
Carbohydrates and Fats
- How are Carbohydrates Classified?
- Functions of Carbohydrates
- Sources of Dietary Carbohydrates
- Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
- How are Lipids (Fats) Classified?
- Which Foods Contain Fat?
- Cholesterol
- Fats Affect Daily Training and Competitive Performance
- How Much Fat Should be Consumed?
Sports Nutrition Module 3
Proteins and Vitamins
- Main Functions of Proteins
- Nitrogen Balance
- Daily Protein Consumption
- Foods with Protein
- Benefits of Protein Supplements
- Why is Protein Essential for Daily Training?
- Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Antioxidant Properties
- What are Phytochemicals?
Sports Nutrition Module 4
Minerals and Water
- What are Major Minerals?
- What are Trace Minerals?
- Consequences of Poor Water Balance
- How Much Fluid do Individuals Need?
- Pre-exercise Hydration
- Hydration During Exercise
- Post-exercise Hydration
Sports Nutrition Module 5
Nutritional Ergogenics and Consultation
- What is Ergogenic Aid?
- What are Dietary Supplements?
- What is Doping?
- Commonly Encountered Doping Substances
- Diet History
- How are Food Records Analyzed?
- Steps for Initial Consultation with Athletes
- Walk-In and Short-Sessions
Sports Nutrition Module 6
Weight Management
- Common Weight Management Concerns
- Determining Weight Status
- Body Composition
- Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure
- Weight Loss
- Disordered Eating Patterns
- Healthy Weight Gain
Sports Nutrition Module 7
Endurance and Strength/Power Athletes
- Endurance Athletes
- Energy Systems Used During Endurance Exercise
- Total Energy Systems
- Macronutrient Needs
- Energy Systems Used During Strength/Power Exercise
- Carbs and Proteins Needed
Sports Nutrition Module 8
Team Sport Athletes/Special Considerations
- Team Sport Nutritional Needs
- Special Considerations for Diabetes
- Special Considerations for Pregnancy
- Special Considerations for Child and Teen Athletes
- Special Considerations for College Athletes
- Special Considerations for Masters Athletes
- Special Considerations for Vegetarians
Nutritional Consultant
Nutritional Consultant Module 1
Nutrition and You
- Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease
- What Are Nutrients?
- The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
- Health Factors and Their Impact
- Assessing Personal Health
- Sustainable Food Systems
Nutritional Consultant Module 2
Achieving a Healthy Diet
- A Healthy Philosophy Towards Food
- Nutritional Balance and Moderation
- Dietary Guidelines
- National Goals for Nutrition and Health
- Recommendations for Optimal Health
- Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes
- Nutrition and Media
Nutritional Consultant Module 3
Nutrition and the Human Body
- The Cell
- Digestion and Absorption
- Nutrients Are Essential for Organ Function
- Energy and Calories
- Digestion and Absorption Disorders
Nutritional Consultant Module 4
Carbohydrates
- Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
- Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
- Diabetes
- Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
- Personal Diet Choices
- Attributes of Carbohydrates
- Sugar Substitutes
Nutritional Consultant Module 5
Lipids
- What are Lipids?
- How Lipids Work
- Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
- Understanding Blood Cholesterol
- Balancing Your Diet with Lipids
- Lipids and the Food Industry
- Lipids and Disease
Nutritional Consultant Module 6
Proteins
- Defining Protein
- The Role of Proteins in Foods: Cooking and Denaturation
- The Many Different Types of Proteins
- Protein Digestion and Absorption
- Protein Functions in the Body
- Diseases Involving Proteins
- Proteins, Diets and Personal Choices
Nutritional Consultant Module 7
Nutrients Important to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Water’s Importance to Vitality
- Regulation of Water Balance
- Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
- Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
- Water Concerns
- Popular Beverage Choices
Nutritional Consultant Module 8
Nutrients Important as Antioxidants
- Generation of Free Radicals in the Body
- The Atom
- The Body’s Defense
- The Body’s Offense
- Oxidative Stress
- Antioxidant Micronutrients
- Antioxidant Vitamins
- The Whole Nutrient Package vs. Disease
Nutritional Consultant Module 9
Nutrients Important for Bone Health
- Bone Structure and Function
- Bone Mineral Density
- Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health: Calcium and Vitamin D
- Phosphorous, Magnesium, Fluoride and Vitamin K
- Osteoporosis and Risk Factors
- Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
- Deficiency, Supplementation and Choices
Nutritional Consultant Module 10
Nutrients Important for Metabolism and Blood Function
- Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support
- Metabolism Overview
- Catabolism: The Breakdown
- Vitamins for Metabolism, Blood Function and Renewal
- Minerals for Metabolism, Blood Function and Renewal
- Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Nutritional Consultant Module 11
Energy Balance and Body Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Body Fat Content
- Fat Distribution
- Balancing Energy Input with Energy Output
- Factors Affecting Energy Intake
- Too Little or Too Much Weight
- Dietary, Behavioral and Physical Activity Recommendations
Nutritional Consultant Module 12
From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years
- The Human Life Cycle
- Changes During Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Nutrition
- Eating During Pregnancy
- Infancy and Nutrition
- Nutrition in the Toddler Years
Nutritional Consultant Module 13
From Childhood to the Elderly Years
- The Human Life Cycle Continues
- Childhood and Nutrition
- Puberty and Nutrition
- Children and Malnutrition
- Older Adolescence and Nutrition
- Middle Age and Nutrition
- Old Age and Nutrition
Nutritional Consultant Module 14
Nutrition and Society: Food Politics and Perspectives
- Historical Perspectives on Food
- The Food Industry
- The Politics of Food
- Food Cost and Inflation
- The Issue of Food Security
- Nutrition and Your Health
- Diets Around the World
Nutritional Consultant Module 15
Achieving Optimal Health: Wellness and Nutrition
- Diet Trends and Health
- Fitness and Health
- Threats to Health
- Food Supplements and Food Replacements
- Foodborne Illness and Food Safety
- Start Your Sustainable Future Today
- Careers in Nutrition
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Module 1
Mapping the Human Body
- Major Divisions of the Human Body
- Major Body Parts
- Joints Between Body Parts
- Movement of Body Parts
- Regions of the Body
- Anatomic Position
- Location Terminology
- Anterior/Posterior
- Planes & Axes
Kinesiology Module 2
Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones
- Skeletal Tissues
- Functions of Bones
- Bone Development & Growth
- Fascia
- Tendons and Ligaments
- Bones of the Human Body
- Bones of the Head & Spine
- Entire Lower Extremity
- Entire Upper Extremity
Kinesiology Module 3
Joint Terminology and Classification
- Overview of Joint Function
- Axial & Nonaxial Motion
- Roll and Spin Axial Movements
- Flexion/Extension
- Hyperextension
- Anatomy of a Joint
- Physiology of a Joint
- Joint Mobility vs. Joint Stability
- Joint Classification
Kinesiology Module 4
Joints of the Axial Body and Lower Extremity
- Suture Joints of the Skulls
- Spinal Joints
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Rib Joints of the Thorax
- Pelvis & Pelvic Movement
- Hip Joint
- Overview of the Knee Joint Complex
- Overview of the Ankle/Foot Region
Kinesiology Module 5
Joints of the Upper Extremity and Actions of Muscles
- Shoulder Joint Complex
- Elbow Joint Complex
- Radioulnar Joints
- Wrist Joint Complex
- Overview of the Skeletal Muscles of the Body
- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints
- Muscles of the Facial Expression
- Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints
Kinesiology Module 6
Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue and How They Function
- Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal Muscle Cells
- Muscular Fascia
- Sliding Filament Mechanism
- Motor Unit
- What Happens When a Muscle Contracts and Shortens?
- Rubber Band Exercise
- Lines of Pull of a Muscle
- Determining Functional Groups
Kinesiology Module 7
Muscle Contractions and Roles of Muscles
- Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Contractions
- Relating Muscle Contraction and the Sliding Filament Mechanism
- Mover Muscles
- Antagonist Muscles
- Fixator/Stabilizer Muscles
- Concept of Fixation and Core Stabilization
- Neutralizer Muscles
- Synergists
- Coordinating Muscle Roles
Kinesiology Module 8
Joint Motion and Muscle Contraction
- Active vs. Passive Range of Motion
- Resisted Motion/Manual Resistance
- Muscle Palpation
- Partial Contraction of a Muscle
- Muscle Fiber Architecture
- Active Insufficiency
- Leverage of a Muscle
- Classes of Levers
Kinesiology Module 9
Biomechanics and Neuromuscular System
- A Brief Introduction to Forces
- Basic Principles of Mechanics
- Describing Human Movement
- Describing the Forces of Human Movement
- Overview of the Nervous System
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Overview of Proprioception
- Muscle Spindles
- Golgi Tendon Organs
Kinesiology Module 10
Posture, Gait, and Postural Distortion Patterns
- Importance of Good Posture
- Ideal Standing Plumb Line Posture
- Analyzing Plumb Line Postural Distortions
- Gait Cycle
- Lower Crossed Syndrome
- Upper Crossed Syndrome
- Flat Back
- Scoliosis
- Over-pronation
- Hammertoes
Kinesiology Module 11
Stretching and Exercise
- Basic Stretching Techniques
- Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching
- Pin & Stretch Technique
- Contract Relax & Agonist Contract
- Reasons for Exercise
- Types of Exercise
- Types of Resistance
- Execution of Exercise
- Exercise Technique
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Start Your Own Personal Training Business
Start Your Own Personal Training Module 1
Designing Your Business
In module 1, we will look at the many areas of instruction and coaching encompasses, including: physiology, kinesiology, injury prevention, fitness assessment, sports training, and nutrition. Afterwards, we will look at the elements of a business plan, the legal structure of your business, insurances and licenses and permits.
- What Do Personal Trainers Do?
- Business Plan Elements
- The Competitor You Can’t See
- Structuring Your Business
- Professional Advisors
Start Your Own Personal Training Module 2
Locating and Setting Up Your Business
There are several ways to keep your costs and risk factors down the first few years of growing your business. In this module, we will look at strategies to use to maximize your income. Additionally, we will take a look at setting up your website and come up with marketing slogans and hook words.
- Where to Set Up?
- Operating in Cyberspace
- Email Dos and Don’ts
- Words are Hooks
- Building Relationships Take Time
Start Your Own Personal Training Module 3
Setting Yourself Apart
Module 3 will go over the ways the health and fitness industry is changing and what you can do to meet these challenges. We will also take a look at the start-up costs of starting your own business, including the business and exercise equipment. When starting your own business, you also have to consider who you will hire and for what positions. In module 3, we will look at how to maximize your human resources.
- Trends
- Functional Training
- Sources of Startup Funds
- Exercise Equipment
- Maximizing Your Human Resources
Start Your Own Personal Training Module 4
Marketing and Fitness Tales
In this module, we will discuss marketing basics and how to choose the most efficient for your home based business. Module 4 will also discuss the basics of bookkeeping and how it affects the health of your business and financial status.
- Getting the Word Out
- Promoting Business
- Pricing Your Services
- Keeping Records
- Know What Your Clients Know
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives Module 1
The Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching
Module one will take a look at the fundamentals of co-active coaching and each of its four cornerstones. We will look at the relationship between the coach and the client and how we, as coaches can guide skillful communication while coaching.
- Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals
- The Four Cornerstones of Coaching
- The Co-Active Coaching Model
- The Co-Active Coaching Relationship
- The Listening Coach
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives Module 2
Co-Active Coaching Contexts
What is intuitive intelligence? Module two will take a look at your intuition and how to know when it is time to intrude. We will also take a look at different ways to ask questions and the difference between “dumb” and powerful questions. Additionally, module two will look at you can use rewards and consequences in coaching and how to use self-management during a coaching session.
- Using Your Intuition
- The Value of Curiosity
- Forward and Deepen
- Self-Management
- Forbidden Territory
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives Module 3
Co-Active Coaching Principles and Practices
In module three we will take a look at the Wheel of Fulfillment and how the Gremlin and fulfillment work together. We will also look at what causes clients to feel like “enough is enough” in life and how we can use the seven steps to balance to help them put life into perspective. Module three will also take a look at the client process and how the coach and client work together.
- The Wheel of Fulfillment
- Client Balance
- Enough is Enough
- Client Process
- Process Coaching
Coaching: Transforming Business and Personal Lives Module 4
Putting It All Together
Module four will examine the coaching business and how to make it a profession. Included in this final module will be a close look at the ethics and standards to follow for your business. We will look at the materials that many coaches use and which works best for each coach/client. Finally, module four will look at the type of coaching you will focus on and exercises you will use in your sessions.
- Tips and Traps
- Structuring the Coaching Business
- Ethics and Standards
- Personal Coaching vs. Corporate Coaching
- Visualization Exercises
Personal Excellence
Personal Excellence Module 1
Your Mission and Vision in Life
In week one, we will learn what a strategic plan is and why you need one in your life. We will also go over the finding your main purpose in life and how to take the steps to reaching that goal of success.
- Life Strategic Plan
- Why Have a Strategic Plan
- Find Your Purpose
- Your Personal Mission
- Your Vision of Success
Personal Excellence Module 2
Success Factors in Life
This week we will look at what it is that you need in order to succeed. So many times we are pulled way and distracted by menial things and our success is deferred.
- Critical Success Factors
- Finding Your Strengths
- Finding Your Weaknesses
- Finding Your Opportunities
- Finding Your Threats
Personal Excellence Module 3
Steps to Success
What goals would you like to set for yourself? This week we will study how we can implement goals and follow through on accomplishing them. We will touch on time management and how happiness is sometimes left out of our daily schedules.
- Setting Goals
- SMART Goals
- Time and Emotions Study
- Time Management
- What Makes You Happy
Personal Excellence Module 4
Creating Your Simplementation Plan
In our final week we will discuss how to select our successful strategies and how to implement them. We will also go over what happens when you are overwhelmed, or feel like there isn’t enough time – there are strategies to help overcome these obstacles. Finally, we will learn how to create our own Simplementation plan and apply it to everyday life.
- Selecting Successful Strategies
- Implementing Strategies Into a Plan
- How to Prioritize
- Overcoming Obstacles
- How to Create a Simplementation Plan
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few courses still have physical materials.
Nutritional Consultant
Upon successful completion of our Nutritional Consultant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a nutritional coach and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Nutritional Coach (CNC).** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player