- Continuing Education
Smarter Program Design for Every Body
CEC Power Pass
Ethics Course
| Provider: | ACE - American Council On Exercise |
| Type: | Online Course |
| Included: |
Online Quiz
PDF
Recorded Video
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| CEC Credits: | ACE 0.6 CECs , ACSM - American College Of Sports Medicine 5.0 CECs |
Elevate Your Practice with Smarter Program Design
Supporting diverse clients requires more than one-size-fits-all training. This course equips health and fitness professionals with inclusive, evidence-based strategies to design adaptable programs that meet clients where they are. From strength and cardio integration to recovery and size-inclusive coaching, you’ll gain practical tools to enhance performance, prevent burnout, and empower every body.
Whether you’re a personal trainer, health coach, or group instructor, this course is designed for you. Explore dynamic sessions from top industry experts and unlock actionable strategies to revolutionize your approach to exercise program and design.
Content includes:
Module 1: Strength and Conditioning for All Levels
Presented by: Michol Dalcourt, Founder of the Institute of Motion (IoM) and creator of ViPR PRO
Master foundational strength and conditioning principles and learn how to scale them for beginners through intermediate clients without sacrificing structure, safety, or results.
Module 2: Personalization Without Complication
Presented by: Jonathan Ross, Creator of Funtensity and Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness Specialist Course Author
Simplify personalized training by tailoring experiences and tools to each client’s readiness, goals, and environment—without overcomplicating your approach.
Module 3: Programming for Clients with Larger Bodies
Presented by: Louise Green, Founder of Size Inclusive Training Academy and Author of Big Fit Girl and Fitness for Everyone
Break through assumptions and learn how to design safe, supportive, and effective programs that foster trust, autonomy, and progression for clients with larger bodies.
Module 4: Integrating Strength and Cardio for Real-Life Results
Presented by: Elyse Miller, Founder of QuikSets, iFit Master Trainer, and Global Fitness Educator
Explore how to blend strength and cardio for sustainable, balanced results—especially in group training environments—while adapting for a range of fitness levels.
Module 5: Recovery as a Program Pillar, Not an Afterthought
Presented by: Jen Kates, Founder of Shift Human Performance and Host of the Making Shift Happen Podcast
Discover how recovery-forward coaching improves performance, prevents burnout, and promotes long-term client well-being.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Apply foundational strength and conditioning principles to clients across diverse fitness levels
- Integrate behavior-change strategies and goal-setting frameworks to personalize training plans effectively
- Design inclusive, accessible programs that support and empower clients with larger bodies
- Combine strength and cardio modalities to optimize results for both groups and individuals
- Develop and evaluate recovery strategies as a central component of programming, performance, and long-term adaptation
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