Exercise Science

Exercise Science is a specialized field that studies human movement, physical activity, and exercise to improve health and fitness outcomes. Coursera's Exercise Science catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles of human physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition as they relate to physical activity and performance. You'll learn to design and implement tailored exercise programs, conduct fitness assessments, analyze movement patterns, and apply evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Mastering Exercise Science empowers you to pursue careers in fitness training, sports performance, clinical exercise physiology, and health promotion, enabling you to make a significant impact on individuals' health and well-being.
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Results for "exercise science"

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    271 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Behavior Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    815 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    790 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Coaching, Stress Management, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Exercise Science, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sports Medicine, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    273 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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