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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    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
    243 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    814 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    787 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
    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Active Listening, Health Education, Injury Prevention

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    159 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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    14 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
    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • National Academy of Sports Medicine
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  • American Council on Exercise
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