American Council on Exercise
Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition Specialization
American Council on Exercise

Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition Specialization

Science-Driven Wellness Practices. Integrate nutrition, movement, and mental wellness strategies to transform your client impact.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete
at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • This specialization offers innovative, practical solutions to help individuals embrace sustainable health habits.

  • Insights like diet trends, recovery strategies, plant-based eating, gut health, and the impact of behavior change and obesity medications

  • Insight from five industry experts who share their knowledge about various factors of wellness that can impact your clients’ mental health.

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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Apply holistic strategies—including nutrition, movement, sleep, and connectedness—to support clients’ mental well-being.

  • Expand your professional offerings with insights from industry experts to promote sustainable mental health within your scope of practice.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Preventative Care
Category: Physiology
Category: Clinical Nutrition
Category: Stress Management
Category: Health Education
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Respiration
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Community Health
Category: Mental Concentration
Category: Mental Health
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Behavioral Health

What you'll learn

  • Critically evaluate diet trends and supplements to provide clients with accurate, science-based guidance.

  • Apply gut health science, plant-based nutrition, and recovery strategies to optimize performance and well-being.

  • Support clients using obesity medications with evidence-based nutrition and behavior change techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Nutrition Counseling
Category: Physiology
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Coaching

What you'll learn

  • Apply exercise, yoga, Pilates, and recovery techniques to support health, longevity, and wellness.

  • Use technology and movement strategies to engage clients and enhance outcomes across diverse populations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Adaptability
Category: Stress Management
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Mental Health
Category: Health Technology
Category: Coaching
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Health Promotion
Category: Geriatrics

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