Fitness Courses and Certifications

Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

1188 reviews

Learn about Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and understand how nutrition can support exercise and sports performance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

51 reviews

Learn how to interpret vital signs and understand the body's physiology in this 6-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and those interested in personal health and fitness.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Science of Exercise

7 reviews

Improve your understanding of how the body responds to exercise with this 4-week course by the University of Colorado Boulder. Learn about nutrition, muscle fatigue, and health benefits of exercise.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

7 reviews

Explore the benefits of physical therapy and exercise in managing health with this 6-week course from the University of Toronto. Learn about exercise's role in combating various diseases.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging

5 ratings at edX

Stanford's 8-week course explores how physical activity can slow aging, covering disease pathways, aging causes, and exercise benefits. Practical tips included.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

McMaster University

Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

779 ratings at Coursera

Renowned exercise physiologists Martin Gibala and Stuart Phillips of McMaster University teach the surprising new science of cardio fitness and strength-building—and then provide you with hacks to get fit and strong (and healthy!) in less time than you e…

• Coursera
• 22 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exercise and mental health

108 ratings at OpenLearn

Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment ...

• OpenLearn
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Science of Fitness

Explore the science of fitness with Curtin University's 8-week online course. Learn about physical fitness, nutrition, and overcoming challenges to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Complete Fitness Trainer Certification: Beginner To Advanced

9933 ratings at Udemy

Become A Fitness Coach: Create Muscle Growth & Fat Loss Workouts, Build A Fitness Training Business & Be A Health Expert

• Udemy
• 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Improving aerobic fitness

1 review

Aerobic fitness is integral to successful sports performance and to maintaining good health. But what sort of exercise should you be doing to develop your aerobic fitness? This free course, ...

• OpenLearn
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Internationally Accredited Certificate in Fitness

3764 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to Create Gym & Bodybuilding Workouts that help boost testosterone, muscle building and/or lose weight

• Udemy
• 8 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Science-Based Bodyweight Workout: Build Muscle Without A Gym

1569 ratings at Udemy

Learn The Simple Science Of Building Muscle & Losing Fat Using Bodyweight Exercises, Bodyweight Fitness & Home Workout

• Udemy
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fitness Trainer Certification: Gym Workouts & Bodybuilding

1549 ratings at Udemy

Become A Fitness Coach: Create Muscle Growth & Strength Workouts, Build A Fitness Training Business & Be A Health Expert

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fitness Nutrition: Build Your Perfect Diet In 5 Easy Steps

1442 ratings at Udemy

Learn The Truth About Nutrition, Dieting For Weight Loss, Building Muscle, Healthy Eating, Meal Planning, Fat Loss

• Udemy
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fitness For Beginners

1157 ratings at Udemy

Learn the basics of exercise, proper movements, and different types of training with this beginner-friendly fitness course. Over 100 exercises demonstrated, with follow-along programs included.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course