This is the first of three courses in the ACE Intro to Personal Training specialization which is a comprehensive course designed to equip aspiring personal trainers with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the fitness industry. Goal Setting for Personal Trainers covers the scope of practice for personal trainers, the ACE Code of Ethics, and explores various career opportunities within the field. Participants will learn effective communication techniques, goal setting strategies, and behavior change coaching methods to support client success. The course also emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment for all clients and provides essential insights into health screening procedures, ensuring safe and effective training practices. If you're considering a career in fitness, this course offers a solid foundation for a rewarding career in personal training."
Give your career the gift of Coursera Plus with $160 off, billed annually. Save today.
Goal Setting for Personal Trainers
This course is part of Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course Specialization
Instructor: Cedric X. Bryant
Included with 
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
The curriculum covers foundational concepts and practical skills needed to start a successful career in personal training.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Add to your LinkedIn profile
October 2024
2 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
There are 2 modules in this course
Welcome to ACE's “Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course,” where you'll embark on a comprehensive journey to kickstart your career in fitness. This module includes the course overview, a review of your responsibilities as an exercise professional, and a quiz to test your knowledge.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt2 plugins
This module covers client relationship building, including building rapport and establishing boundaries. It also includes helping clients with SMART goal setting, administering health screenings, and recognizing when clients need further healthcare evaluation.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment5 plugins
Instructor
Offered by
Recommended if you're interested in Basic Science
Coursera Instructor Network
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Macquarie University
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Why people choose Coursera for their career
New to Basic Science? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.