Education & Certification
Education Courses
Courses At Your Site
The Cooper Institute has been educating fitness and health leaders worldwide for over 30 years. Utilizing science and research as the foundation for each course, The Cooper Institute offers one-of-a kind hands – on training. The courses are conducted by The Cooper Institute instructors working side by side with students.
Who are some of your most recent clients?
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What’s the process for hosting a course?
We offer flexible scheduling but it helps to call two to three months in advance to properly promote and schedule your class. An agreement will be developed between your organization and The Cooper Institute that discusses fees and all workshop details.
How will the instructors get to my site?
The Cooper Institute staff schedules their own travel. We are happy to stay where you recommend and usually need a rental car. We like to arrive the evening prior to the workshop and meet with you the morning of the first day of class. Please provide us with directions and any special information concerning your facility. For example, when our instructors are traveling internationally or staying on a military base, travel orders are usually required.
What about for international travel?
Generally, 2-3 months lead time is preferred for preparation and travel. In a number of cases, The Cooper Institute staff will need 'travel orders' when traveling to an international military installation. Proper email, address, phone, and fax number are also vital including a street address for shipping supplies and materials.
What type of courses do you typically provide?
- Biomechanics of Resistance Training
- Circuit Training Leadership
- Coaching Healthy Behaviors
- Cooper Fitness Specialist
- Exercise Program Leadership
- Fire Service Fitness Specialist
- Group Exercise Leadership
- Health Promotion Director
- Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist
- Master Fitness Specialist
- Military Exercise Leader
- Nutrition Now
- Older Adults Fitness Specialist
- Personal Training Education
- Providing Dietary Guidance
- Youth Fitness and Nutrition
What about class supplies?
The Cooper Institute prefers to ship course manuals and supplies prior to the start date. Host clients can choose to hand out these materials on the first day of class or distribute earlier for the pre-course studying. The Institute also ships teaching materials which need to be secured until the workshop begins.
How many students are needed?
An additional per student fee applies when more than 30 students are involved. 50 per course is our maximum capacity. Hosting a course is very cost effective. You can charge a fee for other agencies who attend. Call for more financial information.
What do students need the day of the course?
Casual clothes, exercise clothes and shoes, calculator, writing materials, and current CPR.
What particular equipment and space is needed?
Typically, the host client provides the following:
- Classroom with white board or other writing surface
- Television with VCR and DVD
- PowerPoint projector system
- Large projection screen
- Name tents for students desks
- Weight room with free weights, machines, etc.
- Gymnasium
- Cassette tape player/CD Player
- Flexibility boxes or yardsticks
- Outside flat running surface (marked for 1 mile and 1.5 mile)
- Exercise mats
- Fit balls
- Exercise stretch bands
- Dumbbells
- Snacks for students during breaks – your choice.
What is the typical course schedule?
Classes typically begin at 7:30-8:00 a.m. and conclude between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. The Cooper Institute staff normally teaches Monday thru Thursday and with ½ day Friday consisting of practical, verbal, and written tests. But classes can range from 2-5 days in length. Schedules can be adapted to meet Your Site’s needs. Schedules and equipment needs vary according to the class you host.
What about continuing education credit?
Students will receive continuing education credit from most national certification organizations. This information will be given to students at the class. Additionally, college graduate credit is available for specific courses.
How do I market my course?
Because of our years of experience working with host clients, we are happy to provide proven marketing ideas. We also would love to list your course on our web site. This is a great way to inform interested students where off-campus certifications are taking place.
For further information please contact:
Roger Reynolds - rreynolds@cooperinst.org
Ashley Martin - amartin@cooperinst.orgThe Cooper Institute
12330 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230
Phone: (800) 635-7050
Fax: (972) 341-3227
