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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Psychology of Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching, Persistence, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Motivational Interviewing, Psychology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Discipline

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Council on Exercise

      Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Relationship Building

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Mindful Eating

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fitness Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Workforce Management, Employee Engagement, Nutrition and Diet, Coaching, Productivity, Strategic Planning, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Instrumental Music, Mental Health Counseling, World Music, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Infectious Diseases, Respiration, Mental Health Therapies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Psychology of Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2: University of Florida
    • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise
    • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mindful Eating: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Fitness Corporativo: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Music for Wellness: Berklee
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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