The Squat Movement Assessment: From Pattern to Prescription
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) The squat is one of the most fundamental and functional human movements. In fitness and corrective exercise, it serves not only as a performance tool but as a diagnostic window into the body’s movement efficiency. This course teaches coaches how to analyse, […]
Recovery Science — Sleep, Stress, and Adaptation
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ± 3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary Recovery is the foundation of adaptation, performance, and long-term progress. Without adequate rest, even the best training programme fails to deliver results. This course explores the physiology of recovery, the science of sleep, and how stress regulation influences […]
Exercise and Mental Health — Movement as Medicine
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course SummaryExercise is not only a tool for physical fitness — it is a clinically supported strategy for improving mood, managing stress, and enhancing cognitive health. This course helps coaches understand how movement affects the brain, hormones, and emotional regulation. It provides […]
Female Physiology and Fitness Performance
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ± 3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course SummaryFemale clients experience unique hormonal, metabolic, and psychological factors that influence performance, recovery, and well-being. This course equips fitness professionals to design safe, effective, and empowering training for women at every life stage — from the menstrual cycle to pregnancy […]
Nutrition Coaching Foundations — Beyond Macros
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ± 3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course SummaryNutrition coaching bridges the gap between knowledge and application. Rather than prescribing diets, fitness professionals guide clients toward sustainable, evidence-based habits. This course teaches behaviour-driven nutrition strategies, communication skills, and practical frameworks that fit within a coach’s ethical scope. By […]
Functional Aging — Training the Active Older Adult
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course SummaryAgeing is not a decline — it is an adaptation process that can be slowed, and even reversed, through intelligent exercise. This course provides the knowledge and practical skills to design safe, functional training programmes that enhance mobility, strength, balance, and […]
Core Training: Beyond the Six-Pack
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision/assessment) Course Summary The core is far more than the abdominal “six-pack.” It is the stabilising system that links the upper and lower body, enabling efficient, safe, and powerful movement. This course helps coaches redefine core training from an aesthetic approach to a functional, […]
Youth Performance — Coaching the Developing Athlete
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision/assessment) Course Summary Youth training is about building strong foundations — physically, mentally, and emotionally. This course helps fitness professionals understand how to safely and effectively train children and adolescents using evidence-based principles that support long-term athletic development (LTAD). Coaches will learn how to […]
The Hamstring Dilemma: Injury Prevention and Beyond
Hamstring injuries are common across athletes and recreational exercisers alike. This course equips coaches and trainers with practical knowledge to understand hamstring anatomy, identify risk factors, and apply effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies. Through evidence‑based techniques like eccentric training and mobility progression, learners will gain tools to build stronger, more resilient hamstrings. By the end […]
Lower Back Pain: Smarter Training for a Stronger Spine
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours Course SummaryThis course helps fitness professionals understand the key contributors to non-specific lower back pain and how to apply safer, smarter training strategies.It covers lumbar and pelvic anatomy, common kinetic chain dysfunctions, core stability principles, and practical corrective and preventative programming approaches. The following articles are complementary resources for […]
Mastering Weight Loss: Science, Psychology, and Sustainable Strategies
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) This course provides fitness professionals with a deep understanding of the physiological, hormonal, and psychological factors that influence weight management. It separates science from popular myths, helping coaches design evidence-based, sustainable strategies that prioritise long-term health and client success. By focusing on […]
Exercise and Neurodegenerative Disorders — A Proactive Approach
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias are on the rise globally. Exercise is one of the most powerful non-pharmacological tools available to slow functional decline, improve independence, and enhance quality of life. This course […]
SAQ Training — Elevating Gym Sessions with Speed, Agility, and Quickness
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training enhances performance by improving reaction time, coordination, and movement efficiency. This course equips fitness professionals with the skills to apply SAQ principles safely across all populations — from athletes to general clients. Through […]
Shoulder Solutions: Preventing Pain and Dysfunction
CPD Points: 2Total Time: ±3 hours Course SummaryThis course provides fitness professionals with a structured, biomechanics-driven understanding of the shoulder.It covers anatomy, scapular mechanics, common dysfunctions, and practical prehabilitation strategies to improve strength, mobility, and resilience in clients. The following NASM articles can be used as complementary resources for this course: https://blog.nasm.org/ces/shoulder-pain-prevention https://blog.nasm.org/shoulder-pain-exercises https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/preventing-shoulder-and-rotator-cuff-injuries-through-corrective-exercise-programming-part-2
Social Media Marketing for Fitness Professionals — Building a Brand That Converts
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary In today’s fitness industry, social media is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to trainers and coaches. This course helps fitness professionals understand how to create an authentic online presence, build community, and convert followers into loyal […]
Stress Management for Clients — The Power of Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a powerful indicator of how well the body adapts to stress and recovers from training. Understanding HRV helps fitness professionals fine-tune programmes to balance workload, recovery, and wellbeing. This course explores the physiology of […]
Youth Athlete Development — Foundations for Long-Term Success
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Developing young athletes requires understanding how they grow, think, and move. This course equips fitness professionals and youth coaches with the tools to train young athletes safely and effectively while keeping training enjoyable. Using the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, the […]
Mastering Client Retention: The Psychology of Long-Term Success
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary Long-term client success depends on more than training plans — it is built on connection, trust, and psychology. This course explores how coaches can create an environment that inspires consistency, accountability, and commitment. It draws from established behaviour-change science […]
Corrective Exercise in the Real World — From Assessment to Action
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment) Course Summary This course translates the theory of corrective exercise into actionable, real-world application for trainers and coaches. It focuses on identifying movement dysfunctions through simple assessments, prioritising key corrective actions, and seamlessly integrating corrective exercises into client sessions. The content […]
Business of Fitness: From Sessions to Sustainable Systems
CPD Points: 2 Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision/assessment) Course Summary The modern fitness professional must think beyond hourly sessions. This course teaches trainers to build structured, scalable systems that attract, retain, and serve clients efficiently — creating sustainable income and professional growth. Learners will explore branding, marketing, client experience design, and […]