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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Aligning Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Kinesiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Council on Exercise

      Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention, Emergency Response, Kinesiology, Supervision, Anatomy, Health Assessment, Coaching

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Patient Positioning, Kinesiology, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Kinesiology, Health Assessment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Coaching, Working With Children, Biology, Child Development, Training Programs, Anatomy, Clinical Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      962 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Respiratory Care, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Productivity, Self-Motivation, Willingness To Learn, Proactivity, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      创新思维

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Operational Efficiency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Fitness Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Cardiology, Health Assessment, Respiration, Goal Setting, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation, Pathology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Respiration, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Blood Pressure, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Health Systems, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      852 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular exercise courses

    • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
    • Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities : Yale University
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
    • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University

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