IDEA Home Study CEC Index
Continuing Fitness Education Course IndexKeep your fitness certification current. Browse our fitness education home study course index to find the exam that best fits your needs. |
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New Fitness Education Courses
Basic Training for Running
0.5 ACE, 3 AEA, 5 AFPA, 5 BCRPA, 5 CI, 5 ISSA, 2 NCSF, 5 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 5 NSPA, 0.5 SFA, 2.5 W.I.T.S.
Hill Training for Indoor Cycling
0.4 ACE, 2AEA, 4 AFPA, 4 BCRPA, 4 CI, 4 ISSA, 4 NCSF, 4 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 4 NSPA, 0.4 SFA, 2 W.I.T.S.
Balance Training: A Program for Improving Balance in Older Adults
1.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 18 BCRPA, 18 BOC, 18 CI, 1.8 COPS-KT, 18 ISSA, 18 NCCAP, 5 NCSF, 18 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 1.8 NSCA-CC, 18 NSPA, 1.8 SFA, 9 W.I.T.S.
Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Design
0.6 ACE, 6 AEA, 6 AFPA, 6 BCRPA, 6 CDR, 6 CI, 6 ISSA, 4 NCHEC, 5 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.6 NSCA-CC, 6 NSPA, 0.6 SFA, 3 W.I.T.S.
Winning Sports Nutrition
2.2 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 22 BCRPA, 22 BOC, 22 CI, 2.2 COPS-KT, 22 ISSA, 0.5 NCSF, 22 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 2 NSCA-CC, 22 NSPA, 2.2 SFA, 11 W.I.T.S.
Exercise for Hip and Knee Replacement
0.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 8 BCRPA, 8 BOC, 8 CI, 8 COPS-KT, 8 ISSA, 8 NCCAP, 5 NCSF, 8 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 8 NSCA-CC, 8 NSPA, .8 SFA, 4 W.I.T.S.
Body Knowledge: A Continuing Education Course for Fitness Professionals Based on the Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education
0.5 ACE*
Drums Alive™!
0.6 ACE, 6 AEA, 6 BCRPA, 6 CDR, 6 ISSA, 4 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 6 NSPA, 0.6 SFA, 6 W.I.T.S.
Lifestyle Fitness Coaching
2.1 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 21 BCRPA, 21 BOC, 21 CDR, 21 CI, 2.1 COPS-KT, 21 ISSA, 5 NCSF, 21 NETA, .5 NFPT, 2.0 NSCA-CC, 21 NSPA, 2.1 SFA, 11 W.I.T.S.
Personal Training / Fitness Business Management
Lifestyle Fitness Coaching
2.1 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 21 BCRPA, 21 BOC, 21 CDR, 21 CI, 2.1 COPS-KT, 21 ISSA, 5 NCSF, 21 NETA, .5 NFPT, 2.0 NSCA-CC, 21 NSPA, 2.1 SFA, 11 W.I.T.S.
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Personal Training
0.5 ACE, 0.6 NASM
Motivating People to Be Physically Active
1.6 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 1.6 AZPTA, 16 BCRPA, 12 BOC, 16 CDR, 16 CI, 1.6 COPS-KT, 16 ISSA, 16 NCHEC, 3 NCSF, 16 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 1.5 NSCA-CC, 16 NSPA, 1.6 SFA, 8 W.I.T.S.
Help Clients Lose Weight
0.6 ACE, 0.4 NSCA, 0.4 NASM
Personal Trainer's Guide to Program Design
0.6 ACE, 0.4 NSCA, 0.4 NASM
Special Populations Fitness
Balance Training: A Program for Improving Balance in Older Adults
1.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 18 BCRPA, 18 BOC, 18 CI, 1.8 COPS-KT, 18 ISSA, 18 NCCAP, 5 NCSF, 18 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 1.8 NSCA-CC, 18 NSPA, 1.8 SFA, 9 W.I.T.S.
Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Design
0.6 ACE, 6 AEA, 6 AFPA, 6 BCRPA, 6 CDR, 6 CI, 6 ISSA, 4 NCHEC, 5 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.6 NSCA-CC, 6 NSPA, 0.6 SFA, 3 W.I.T.S.
Exercise for Hip and Knee Replacement
0.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 8 BCRPA, 8 BOC, 8 CI, 8 COPS-KT, 8 ISSA, 8 NCCAP, 5 NCSF, 8 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 8 NSCA-CC, 8 NSPA, .8 SFA, 4 W.I.T.S.
Designing Fall Prevention Workshops
0.4 ACE, 2 AEA, 4 AFPA, 4 BCRPA, 4 CI, 0.4 COPS-KT, 4 ISSA, 4 NCCAP, 4 NCHEC, 3 NCSF, 4 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 4 NSPA, 0.4SFA, 2 W.I.T.S.
Fitplay--Building Healthy Lifestyles for Kids
0.6 ACE, 3 AEA, 6 AFPA, 6 BCRPA, 6 BOC, 6 CI, 6 ISSA, 3 NCHEC, 5 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.6 SFA, 3 W.I.T.S.
The BEST Exercise Program for Osteoporosis Prevention
0.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 1.6 AZPTA, 8 BCRPA, 8 CDR, 8 CI, 0.8 COPS-KT, 8 ISSA, 8 NCHEC, 3 NCSF, 8 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.8 NSCA-CC, 8 NSPA, 0.8 SFA, 4 W.I.T.S
Professional’s Guide to Exercise and Medical Conditions
0.4 ACE, 0.7 NSCA, 0.4 NASM
Inspire Women to Fitness
0.7 ACE, 0.8 NSCA, 0.8 NASM
Weight Management
Help Clients Lose Weight
0.6 ACE, 0.4 NSCA, 0.4 NASM
Group Fitness Exercise
Hill Training for Indoor Cycling
0.4 ACE, 2AEA, 4 AFPA, 4 BCRPA, 4 CI, 4 ISSA, 4 NCSF, 4 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 4 NSPA, 0.4 SFA, 2 W.I.T.S.
Drums Alive™!
0.6 ACE, 6 AEA, 6 BCRPA, 6 CDR, 6 ISSA, 4 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 6 NSPA, 0.6 SFA, 6 W.I.T.S.
Senior Fitness
Balance Training: A Program for Improving Balance in Older Adults
1.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 18 BCRPA, 18 BOC, 18 CI, 1.8 COPS-KT, 18 ISSA, 18 NCCAP, 5 NCSF, 18 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 1.8 NSCA-CC, 18 NSPA, 1.8 SFA, 9 W.I.T.S.
The BEST Exercise Program for Osteoporosis Prevention
0.8 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 1.6 AZPTA, 8 BCRPA, 8 CDR, 8 CI, 0.8 COPS-KT, 8 ISSA, 8 NCHEC, 3 NCSF, 8 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.8 NSCA-CC, 8 NSPA, 0.8 SFA, 4 W.I.T.S
Professional’s Guide to Exercise and Medical Conditions
0.4 ACE, 0.7 NSCA, 0.4 NASM
SrFit – The Personal Trainer’s Resource for Senior Fitness
1.90 ACE, 20.00 Cooper, 20.00 ISSA, 2.00 NASM, 2.00 NESTA, 2.00 NSCA-CSCS, 2.00 NSCA CPT, 20.00 WITS, 24.00 BOC (NATA)
Teens' and Kids' Fitness
Fitplay--Building Healthy Lifestyles for Kids
0.6 ACE, 3 AEA, 6 AFPA, 6 BCRPA, 6 BOC, 6 CI, 6 ISSA, 3 NCHEC, 5 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.6 SFA, 3 W.I.T.S.
Fitness Exercise Programs
Basic Training for Running
0.5 ACE, 3 AEA, 5 AFPA, 5 BCRPA, 5 CI, 5 ISSA, 2 NCSF, 5 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 5 NSPA, 0.5 SFA, 2.5 W.I.T.S.
Body Knowledge: A Continuing Education Course for Fitness Professionals Based on the Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education
0.5 ACE*
Sports Conditioning
Basic Training for Running
0.5 ACE, 3 AEA, 5 AFPA, 5 BCRPA, 5 CI, 5 ISSA, 2 NCSF, 5 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 5 NSPA, 0.5 SFA, 2.5 W.I.T.S.
Winning Sports Nutrition
2.2 ACE, 8 AEA, 8 AFPA, 22 BCRPA, 22 BOC, 22 CI, 2.2 COPS-KT, 22 ISSA, 0.5 NCSF, 22 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 2 NSCA-CC, 22 NSPA, 2.2 SFA, 11 W.I.T.S.
Sport Core
BCRPA 6, Can-Fit-Pro 3, SPRA 8, AFLCA 4, NSCA 0.3, ACE 0.4
Sport Balance
BCRPA 6, Can-Fit-Pro 3, SPRA 8, AFLCA 4, NSCA 0.3, ACE 0.4
Agility, Quickness & Reactivity
BCRPA 6, Can-Fit-Pro 3, SPRA 8, AFLCA 4, NSCA 0.3, ACE 0.4
Marathon Training
0.6 ACE, 3 AEA, 6 AFPA, 6 BCRPA, 5 BOC, 6 CI, 6 ISSA, 3 NCSF, 6 NETA, 0.5 NFPT, 0.6 NSCA-CC, 6 NSPA, 0.6 SFA, 3 W.I.T.S.
Linked System™ Strength: Chest & Back
BCRPA 6, Can-Fit-Pro 3, SPRA 8, AFLCA 4, NSCA 0.3, ACE 0.4
Linked System™ Strength: Legs & Shoulders
BCRPA 6, Can-Fit-Pro 3, SPRA 8, AFLCA 4, NSCA 0.3, ACE 0.4
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CEC Course
By Randy Accetta, PhD, and Greg Wenneborg, MA
Whether you train clients for competitive runs or for “fun runs,” the proven techniques presented in this course will propel your clients to a successful running experience. Learn how to design programs for novice, intermediate, competitive and elite runners that consistently and significantly improve performance.
Item: C899047CEC Nonmember Price: $99.00 Members Save: $10.00 (10%)  |
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CEC Course
By Lenita Anthony, MS
Coach the climb with 10 new motivating drills. Learn about: when it is best to use seated or standing positions, efficient climbing techniques, the role of forward propulsion, gravity and wind when climbing and how to vary cadence and resistance for optimal training effort.
Item: C895086CEC Nonmember Price: $89.00 Members Save: $10.00 (11%) |
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CEC Course
By Susan Bovre, MA
Improve the independence and functional abilities of your senior clients with this ground-breaking course. This unique multidimensional CE course pioneers the use of training for three levels of ability in older adults, eradicating the “one-balance-training-class-for-all” approach.
Item: C895082CEC Nonmember Price: $209.00 Members Save: $10.00 (5%) |
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By Catherine Cram, MS, and Gwen Hyatt, MS
Discover what every trainer working with pre- and postnatal women should know about designing safe and appropriate exercise. In this CEC course you'll learn the effect of exercise on maternal and fetal health and how to set intensity levels and modify exercise based on the most recent ACOG guidelines.
Item: C895083CEC Nonmember Price: $109.00 Members Save: $10.00 (9%) |
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CEC Course
By Linda Houtkooper, PhD, Jackie Maurer, PhD, and Veronica Mullins, MS, RD
Give your athletes the nutritional tools to enhance training and reach peak performance. Learn how many and what type of calories your athlete needs before, during and after exercise, what energy-helping nutrients and the role of fiber, phytochemicals, caffeine, sports beverages and nutritional ergogenic aids.
Item: C895087CEC Nonmember Price: $209.00 Members Save: $10.00 (5%) |
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By Erin Erb Roblero, MSPT
Restore function and fitness in your clients who have undergone joint replacement with the informatin in this continuing education course.
Item: C895085CEC Nonmember Price: $139.00 Members Save: $10.00 (7%) |
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By Andrea Higgins
The Body Knowledge continuing education course introduces you to the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education. This method connects us to our ability to learn kinesthetically and, ultimately, achieve a heightened sense of kinesthetic awareness and enhanced functioning on all levels.
Item: C895095CEC Nonmember Price: $54.99 Members Save: $5.00 (9%) |
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By Carrie Ekins, MA
Drums Alive! continuing education course combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythm of the drums. This is a workout for the entire body, mind and spirit! Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this new high-energy dance and rhythm program.
Item: C895104CEC Nonmember Price: $124.00 Members Save: $5.00 (4%) |
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By Jim Gavin, PhD
This continuing education course is a dynamic blend of personal training and life coaching. You’ll learn sophisticated communication and facilitation skills to help your clients achieve positive behavior change and establish specific expectations for personal growth and sustained active living.
Item: C895105CEC Nonmember Price: $209.00 Members Save: $10.00 (5%) |
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Resource Series and CEC Course
By 18 experts, including Sherry Snyder, JD, Marlon Ransom, Larry Dyke, MS and Sherri Kwasnicki, MSc
Do you dream of starting your own business? Whether opening a gym or visiting client’s homes, your success depends on your management of financial planning, risk management, staff, marketing and sales.
Item: C899025CEC Nonmember Price: $110.00 Members Save: $35.00 (32%) |
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CEC Course
By Bess H. Marcus, PhD, and LeighAnn H. Forsyth, PhD
Help your clients go from a sedentary to an active lifestyle. Improve client motivation and participation in physical activity by understanding the key psychological principles of behavior change. This course is a must for any professional working with clients who are trying to change their health behavior.
Item: C895032CEC Nonmember Price: $179.00 Members Save: $10.00 (6%) |
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Resource Series and CEC Course
By 15 experts, including Philip Walker, MS, Debra Wein, MS, RD, and Lisa Druxman, MA
You know that weight management isn't easy for most people. In this CEC course, you will learn how to help keep your clients on track by understanding the physiological and the psychological factors that affect their weight.
Item: C899022CEC Nonmember Price: $110.00 Members Save: $35.00 (32%) |
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Resource Series and CEC Course
By 18 experts, including William Kraemer, PhD and Douglas Brooks, MS
Top trainers know that each client requires a customized exercise program. From the fundamentals to the specialized, in this CEC course you'll learn how to adapt your programs to make clients successful.
Item: C899021CEC Nonmember Price: $110.00 Members Save: $35.00 (32%) |
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CEC Course
By Susan Bovre, MA
Learn how to create a successful fall prevention workshop and earn continuing education credits at the same time. Plan a 1-hour, full-day or 5-week fall prevention workshop that includes fall risk assessments and interventions.
Item: C895068CEC Nonmember Price: $80.00 Members Save: $5.00 (6%) |
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CEC Course
By Shelley Whitlatch, MS
Kids ages 3 to 12 are motivated by fun, so get them moving by adding excitement to your physical education activities. Master the art of teaching without preaching, and emphasize the fun in fundamentals as you combine health education and fitness training with play activities.
Item: C899046CEC Nonmember Price: $109.00 Members Save: $10.00 (9%) |
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CEC Course
By 8 experts, including Lauve Metcalfe, MS, Scott Going, PhD, and Linda Houtkooper, PhD, RD
Teach your clients the six BEST exercises to prevent osteoporosis. In this CEC course you'll learn training protocols, and programming and motivational strategies for optimal bone health.
Item: C895433CEC Nonmember Price: $139.00 Members Save: $10.00 (7%) |
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Resource Series and CEC Course
Many people seeking the help of a fitness professional are facing a health issue, whether small or large. This CEC course gives the background pros need to understand the parameters of the condition.
Item: C892920CEC Nonmember Price: $110.00 Members Save: $35.00 (32%) |
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Resource Series and CEC Course
Women have special concerns and goals for their exercise programs. Learn how to support women during exercise in this CEC course.
Item: C899026CEC Nonmember Price: $120.00 Members Save: $30.00 (25%) |
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The American Academy of Health & Fitness Training Series
By Tammy Petersen
This in-depth continuing education course is advanced training for experienced, certified personal trainers who wish to work successfully with the older adult. As a personal trainer, this course will teach you how to safely and effectively serve this clientele.
Item: C895092CEC Nonmember Price: $299.00 Members Save: $10.00 (3%) |
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DVD and CEC Course
By Peter Twist, MSc
This home study course utilizes cutting-edge theory and practical information, developed by sport conditioning industry innovator Peter Twist, to help you understand and apply the principles of stability and rotary power to your training design.
Item: C910000CEC Nonmember Price: $79.95 Members Save: $10.00 (13%) |
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DVD and CEC Course
By Peter Twist, MSc
This home study program provides an in-depth analysis of the technical and mechanical foundations of dynamic balance presented by globally recognized sport conditioning industry leader Peter Twist.
Item: C910001CEC Nonmember Price: $79.95 Members Save: $10.00 (13%) |
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DVD and CEC Course
By Peter Twist, MSc
This home study course delivers progressive training methodology, developed by sport conditioning expert Peter Twist, to develop optimal performance through effective movement.
Item: C910002CEC Nonmember Price: $79.95 Members Save: $10.00 (13%) |
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CEC Course
By Randy Accetta, PhD, and Greg Wenneborg, MA
Prepare your clients for successful marathon performances with these training strategies for the novice runner, novice marathoner, experienced runner and competitive runner.
Item: C895084CEC Nonmember Price: $109.00 Members Save: $10.00 (9%) |
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DVD and CEC Course
By Peter Twist, MSc
Study with expert sport conditioning coach, Peter Twist to learn how to design programs using this integrated approach to developing strength. The Linked Strength system for chest and back trains the body to become more skillful and develops intelligent strength to meet the demands of everyday life and sports.
Item: C910009CEC Nonmember Price: $79.95 Members Save: $10.00 (13%) |
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DVD and CEC Course
By Peter Twist, MSc
Learn a state-of-the-art sport strength training program by completing this home study course designed by sport conditioning veteran coach, Peter Twist. With a focus on training integrated movement, you will study from a comprehensive workbook and DVD combination to learn how to incorporate both movement and balance into your training methodology.
Item: C910010CEC Nonmember Price: $79.95 Members Save: $10.00 (13%) |
