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ISSA Approved Continuing Education

ISSA Approved CEUs

Speed, Agility & Strength Training 

Athletes will encounter many unexpected obstacles during a performance, and in their preparation they can create movement patterns or strength which can be the difference between a win or loss.  While not incorporated in the title of the course, quickness is a component of many sports.  This course does not discount the importance of quickness and does incorporate components, but rather places a larger focus on strength training which science is showing helps athletes just as much.

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, 100 Multiple Choice & T/F, 120 minutes
Course Approvals: NCCPT 1.9, NASM 1.9, NCSF 7.0, ISSA 20, Smart Fitness 1.9, KIPS 2.0

Social Media for Fitness Professionals
Social Media for Health Professionals

This is a fundamentals course for fitness professionals wanting to learn the ‘why’ and ‘how to’ behind the top three social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube). In this course we will show you step-by-step how to create new social media channels, build pages, and develop content for each platform. Marketing your online training business or in-person classes has become a must for fitness professionals, and in this course we want to give you the tools to succeed.

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, 50 Multiple Choice & Final Project
Course Approvals: NASM .7, AFAA 7, KIPS 0.8, ISSA 8

Club & Wand Training

Designed for, and within the scope of practice, of both the licensed massage therapist and the personal trainer. As you know, massage therapists can use exercises to prolong and enhance the effects of a massage. This course will teach Pre- and Post-Rehab and Self-Care exercises with Indian Clubs and Health Wands. Wands and Indian Clubs were used extensively for restorative exercises and recovery during the golden age of American Physical Education and Physical Culture in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. They are a powerful tool for enhancing treatments by promoting mobility, stamina, and coordination (inter and intramuscular).

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, Multiple Choice & T/F
Course Approvals: KIPS 1.0, ISSA 8, & NASM 0.8. 

Essentials of Kettlebell Lifting

Want to learn the fundamentals of working with Kettlebells? In this online kettlebell certification course you will go over exercises such as the one arm swing, two arm swing, breathing, the clean and accessory exercises that help build a strong foundation. Kettlebells have become a mainstay in gyms across the world, and it’s important that each lift be executed safely and effectively.

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, Multiple Choice & T/F
Course Approvals: KIPS 2.0, ISSA 20 & more coming!

Wellness Coach

Coaching education has evolved greatly in the past 10 to 15 years, enough so that we are finally able to refine some of the coaching principles and practices used to a higher level of proficiency. In the health & fitness industry there are more coaches working in the field which means there is much more than just data sets for us to extrapolate or deconstruct. It also means that our profession has evolved and grown – and now many of the strongest and most successful coaches are using principles of positive psychology with greater success. Being a certified Wellness Coach means that you are able to teach evidence based psychology and create successful programs that propel your clients mentally and physically.

Course Details
Format: Online
Exam: Online, 60 Multiple Choice & T/F, 100 minutes
Course Approvals: KIPS 2.0 & ISSA 20
Recertification: 2-years & 2.0 CEUS

Online Wellness Coach Certification

Foundations of Steel Mace Training

The steel mace (lever bell) is becoming one of the fastest growing tools to use within the fitness industry. When used properly, the mace can improve whole body strength, grip strength, power and even as a conditioning tool. With the appropriate weight, a mace can be used with an 80-year old female for maintenance or a high-level athlete looking to build strength.

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, Multiple Choice & T/F
Course Approvals: KIPS 2.0, ISSA 20, NASM 1.9 & more coming!

Core Performance Specialist

This course equips any trainer with a critical and fundamental understanding of the theory and practical application to sound core stabilization training. Upon completion of this highly interactive course, you will have an increased level of competence in coaching and delivery of clinically sound movement mechanics to your clients.

Course Details
Format: 100% online
Exam: Online, 100 Multiple Choice, 120 minutes
Course Approvals: NCCPT 1.9, NASM 1.9, NCSF 5.0, ISSA 20, Smart Fitness 1.9, KIPS 2.0