Course Modules

Fundamentals of Medical Fitness Modules

Review the FMF module sequence at a high level. Full readings, videos, transcripts, quizzes, assignments, and saved progress unlock after paid or invite-code enrollment.

Module 1Completed45 minLocked

Course Introduction

Introduces the course, preserves the Module 1 introduction and glossary wording, includes the Glossary of Terms video, and presents the exact uploaded Module 1 quiz.

  • Define medical fitness and its role in healthcare and the fitness industry.
  • Understand the foundational principles of exercise prescription and periodization.

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Fundamental Principles & Universal Algorithm

Builds the first-principles foundation and Universal Algorithm framework learners will use before condition-specific exercise programming decisions.

  • Explain how fundamental exercise principles support safe, specific, progressive, and individualized program design.
  • Describe the Universal Algorithm as a unified framework for applying those principles in program design decisions.

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Module 3Not Started80 minLocked

Initial Consultation and Screen

Frames the initial consultation, preparticipation screening, and ACSM screening resources as the intake foundation for safe medical-fitness programming.

  • Explain the initial consultation as the entry point into safe exercise programming.
  • Use preparticipation screening logic to organize risk, readiness, and referral considerations.

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Module 4Not Started125 minLocked

Aerobic Exercise Program Design Guidelines

Builds aerobic assessment, initial program design, FITT-VP prescription, training-domain selection, and benchmark-driven progression skills.

  • Use field-test data to establish an initial aerobic training baseline.
  • Combine heart rate, RPE, and the Talk Test to individualize aerobic intensity.

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Module 5Not Started125 minLocked

Exercise Prescription Variables for Resistance Training

Builds resistance-training prescription-variable reasoning using objective and subjective intensity, RPE/RIR, working-set decisions, load, sets, repetitions, rest, exercise order, and progression tolerance.

  • Use objective and subjective intensity to guide resistance-training prescription.
  • Distinguish warm-up sets from true working sets.

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Module 6Not Started140 minLocked

Resistance and Balance Training Program Design Guidelines

Builds complete resistance and balance program-design reasoning using assessment, familiarization, flexible periodization, objective benchmarks, case application, and balance-training decisions.

  • Compare traditional RM testing with RPE-based integrated assessment.
  • Use familiarization to teach, assess, and establish safe starting loads.

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Module 7Not Started90 minLocked

Trigger Point and Flexibility

Builds trigger point release and flexibility assessment into practical program-design decisions using discomfort ratings, tool selection, joint range-of-motion categories, stretching methods, and muscle creep.

  • Explain trigger point release assessment using the 1 to 10 discomfort scale.
  • Select trigger point tools using surface area, density, body part, and tolerance.

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Module 8Not Started110 minLocked

Example Resistance Training Program Design

Builds a complete example resistance-training program design from session readiness through warm-up, core training, workout tables, weekly structure, progression, and practical adjustments.

  • Explain how readiness-to-train questions guide session adjustments.
  • Organize trigger point release, dynamic warm-up, balance, force absorption, core training, and resistance training into a session framework.

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Module 9Not Started105 minLocked

Proper Exercise Technique

Builds a full Chapter 9 learning path around proper exercise technique, trainer feedback, cueing, lower-body control, rowing and pressing mechanics, and Figure 9.1 exercise examples.

  • Explain why proper exercise technique is foundational for safe and effective programming.
  • Describe how trainer feedback supports proper form during familiarization, primary exercises, moderate-to-heavy loading, and form changes.

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Module 10Not Started120 minLocked

Nutrition

Builds the full Chapter 10 nutrition learning path with complete source wording, all eight tables, six figure/chart groups, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Explain nutrition concepts that medical fitness professionals should understand while remaining within scope of practice.
  • Describe food, ATP, and the phosphagen, glycolytic, and oxidative energy systems.

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Module 11Not Started110 minLocked

Tailored Fitness Assessments and Program Design for Special Populations

Builds the full Chapter 11 special-populations learning path with complete source wording, referral scenarios, Figure 11.1, Figure 11.2, Table 11.1, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Explain how medical fitness consultation differs across referral scenarios.
  • Identify when communication with a referral source, medical clearance, or acute care referral is needed.

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Module 12Locked130 minLocked

Musculoskeletal Conditions and Osteoporosis

Builds the full Chapter 12 MSK and osteoporosis learning path with complete source wording, 27 extracted images, corrected figure and table numbering, app-native tables, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Explain the scope-aware role of fitness professionals in MSK programming.
  • Apply pain-free range of motion, conservative loading, and progression decisions to knee, low-back, shoulder, and neck considerations.

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Module 13Locked115 minLocked

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions

Builds the full Chapter 13 cardiovascular and pulmonary learning path with complete source wording, corrected learner-facing table numbering, an extracted hypertension image, app-native tables, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Interpret hypertension blood-pressure thresholds and clearance logic from Table 13.1.
  • Apply hypertension cardiovascular and resistance training program-design values from Tables 13.2 through 13.5.

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Module 14Locked120 minLocked

Common Metabolic Conditions – Diabetes and Obesity

Builds the full Chapter 14 metabolic conditions learning path with complete source wording, the diabetes medication-style image, 11 app-native tables, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Apply type 2 diabetes glucose-safety checks, hypoglycemia response, cardiovascular programming, and resistance-training precautions.
  • Interpret Tables 14.1 through 14.4 without corrupting diabetes program-design values.

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Module 15Locked120 minLocked

Older Adults and Cancer Survivors

Builds the full Chapter 15 older adults and cancer survivors learning path with complete source wording, the cancer staging image, 11 app-native tables/forms, Figure 15.6 as an app-native form, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Explain older-adult definitions, ageism, underdosing, sarcopenia, frailty, and progressive programming principles.
  • Apply older-adult cardiovascular, resistance, protein, and progress-as-tolerated guidance from the chapter tables.

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Module 16Locked120 minLocked

Common Neurological Conditions

Builds the full Chapter 16 neurological conditions learning path with complete source wording, three source images, eight app-native tables, video support, an applied case, and a ten-question quiz.

  • Explain Parkinson’s disease prevalence, stages, symptoms, medication timing, and program-design considerations.
  • Apply Parkinson’s disease cardiovascular and resistance-training guidance from Tables 16.1 through 16.4.

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Module 17Locked85 minLocked

Tying It All Together: Adherence, Periodization, and Success

Integrates adherence, periodization, the universal programming algorithm, lifestyle medicine, and progress-as-tolerated decisions as the course capstone.

  • Explain how habit formation, circadian rhythm, and periodization support lifelong adherence.
  • Preserve and apply the Chapter 17 programming values for RPE, RIR, phase models, deloads, and progression.

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