In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of the fitness industry and how to begin training clients. It will provide the groundwork and essential skills you will use to progress in your career, as well as gain an understanding of the industry and the role of a personal fitness trainer. You will also learn how to conduct and interpret fitness assessments, which are … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer
Basic Science
Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light’s impact
Light is one of our most valuable resources on this earth. It makes the world visible to us, is the major driver of the 24-hr sleep-wake cycle to which not only humans, but virtually all life on earth (fauna and flora) submits. In fact, there would be no life on earth without light. It is therefore hard to overestimate the impact light has on humans, biologically, … [Read more...] about Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light’s impact
mRNAs as Medicines
mRNA technology represents a new frontier in medicine, offering the potential to treat and prevent diseases in ways that were previously unimaginable. mRNA medicines have already shown their potential with the development of COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. mRNAs as Medicines will explore other potential applications, including cancer treatments, genetic disorders, and regenerative … [Read more...] about mRNAs as Medicines
Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science
The final course, Quality Control and Regulatory Guidelines, examines the many aspects of cosmetic science and quality assurance. You will learn about the evolution of cosmetic regulatory landscapes and investigate advanced safety assessment methodologies. We emphasize the principles and practices of quality systems in cosmetic manufacturing. By the end of this course, you will … [Read more...] about Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science
Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism
This course will take you through the kinematics of human locomotion including modeling upright walking as a controlled fall, how muscles and bones work together to move individuals using a series of joints and levers, and how the abductor mechanism works to solve the “seesaw problem” of side-to-side wobbling. You will also understand how paleoanthropologists look for … [Read more...] about Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism
