Become a Certified TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST!
Master the techniques to effectively coach and influence behavioral patterns for improved physical, mental and emotional well-being. Help your clients achieve long lasting lifestyle changes.
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How It Works
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Take chapter quizzes to see your progress
Pass the open-book, untimed Final Exam from anywhere!
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What You'll Learn From This Course
Our course material is continually updated so you can be sure you're receiving the most accurate and up-to-date information available. You'll learn everything you need to know to start helping clients start moving better and feeling less pain:
Recognize and identify the stages of change.
Describe characteristic features of each stage of change that can be used to assess the client.
Identify the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing.
Design strength-based program that incorporates elements of flourishing.
Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques to change client behavior.
Characterize the five components of positive psychology.
Demonstrate knowledge of commitment devices and the ways in which personal trainers can employ them to improve the consistency of client behavior.
Describe the techniques utilized in Motivational Interviewing.
Incorporate specific skills to move the client from surviving to thriving.
Summarize the ISSA Drawing In Process.
Describe the theoretical premise of commitment devices and how they may be helpful to personal trainers and clients.
Explain the way in which commitment devices improve conscious control.
Summarize the experience sampling method and how it can be used to generate behavior change.
Incorporate the steps necessary to utilize experience sampling with personal training clients.
Hear what our students are saying:
We're proud of our graduates' outstanding reviews regarding their ISSA experience!
Great book with good information
Amna Sabbah, December 1
Lots of great psychology ways to help clients stay to true to their goals.
Martin Soto, November 14
Good course. I think all personal trainers should take it. Enlightening!
Nancy Schwarz, July 7
What You'll Get With This Course
Online Course Textbook
The main course text includes everything you need to earn an ISSA Transformation Specialist Certification. The course material is continually updated with new information so you can be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date information available.
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Meet the author, Claire Dorotik-Nana
Online Study Guide and Workbook
This online handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of personal trainer concepts.
Practice Exam and Section Quizzes
The practice exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials; so while you're reading you're preparing for the exam at the same time.
Online Exercise Lab
ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab with over 250 animated exercises. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
Online and Home Study Exam
ISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. One No-cost Retest (if necessary).
Online Student Forum
Our online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide.
Free Professional Website
All ISSA members get a free website to support their personal trainer careers online. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online! To learn more about this benefit, click here.
Unlimited Educational Support
All ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through.
Your New Career as a Transformation Specialist Starts Here
The ISSA's Transformation Course integrates the theory of behavioral change with practical strategies for influencing behavioral patterns as they relate to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Students learn the skills needed to affect a qualitative shift in client behavior. Topics covered include the stages of behavioral change, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, commitment strategies, flow, and the experience sampling method.
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This is an EREPS Approved Training Course - 10 LLP Points
EREPS is a fully independent register of instructors, trainers and teachers working in the European fitness and physical activity sector.
EREPS recognizes the qualifications and skills of fitness professionals, as an important assurance for consumers and employers. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that every instructor, trainer and teacher in Europe holds the appropriate qualification(s) to ensure that people can work out safely and effectively.
