Here’s a clean, 10-unit syllabus for a Personal Fitness Training course. This works well for a certificate, diploma, or short-term professional program and can be adapted for online or in-person delivery.

Personal Fitness Training – 10 Unit Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Personal Fitness Training

• Role and responsibilities of a personal trainer
• Scope of practice and professional standards
• Fitness industry overview and career pathways
• Trainer–client relationship and ethics

Unit 2: Basic Exercise Science & Biomechanics

• Musculoskeletal system
• Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Nervous system basics
• Energy systems and muscle contraction

Unit 3: Components and Principles of Fitness

• Principles of movement and posture
• Joint actions and planes of motion
• Types of muscle contractions
• Injury prevention through proper mechanics

Unit 4: Health Screening & Fitness Assessment

• PAR-Q and risk stratification
• Body composition assessment
• Cardiovascular fitness tests
• Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility testing

Unit 5: Principles and Training of Flexibility of training

• FITT principle
• types of flexibility
• different types of stretching
• Goal-based program design

Unit 6: Resistance Training Methods

• Free weights, machines, and bodyweight training
• Training splits and workout structures
• Strength, hypertrophy, and endurance training
• Spotting techniques and safety

Unit 7: Cardiovascular & Functional Training

• Aerobic vs anaerobic training
• HIIT and circuit training
• Functional movement patterns
• Training for daily activities and sports

Unit 8: Nutrition & Weight Management Basics

• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Energy balance and metabolism
• Hydration guidelines
• Nutrition coaching boundaries for trainers

Unit 9: Special Populations & Corrective Exercise

• Training older adults
• Youth fitness considerations
• Clients with obesity, diabetes, or hypertension
• Basic corrective and mobility exercises

Unit 10: Principles of Exercise Programming

Business, Communication & Client Motivation

• Client consultation and goal setting
• Behavior change and motivation strategies
• Record keeping and progress tracking
• Marketing, branding, and legal considerations

If you want, I can:

• Align this syllabus with NASM / ACE / ISSA standards
• Turn it into a week-by-week lesson plan
• Add learning outcomes, assessments, and practical labs
• Customize it for school, gym, or online certification use

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