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Kinesiology Certification
Build Practical Human Movement and Biomechanics Knowledge Online
Develop a foundational understanding of kinesiology through ExpertRating's online certification course. Study human anatomy and physiology, osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, biomechanics, and introductory orthopedic and rehabilitation kinesiology.
Learn fitness-screening fundamentals, basic muscle and posture assessment, and ways to apply kinesiology principles in exercise and fitness settings—within your qualifications and local scope of practice.
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About the Kinesiology Certification
The ExpertRating online Kinesiology Certification is designed for aspiring fitness professionals, personal trainers, coaches, and anyone who wants to strengthen their understanding of human movement. Whether you are beginning your studies or expanding your existing fitness knowledge, this self-paced course provides a practical foundation in kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics, and movement assessment.
You will explore how the body moves and responds to physical activity, including osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, posture, muscle function, and common movement patterns. The course also introduces orthopedic and rehabilitation kinesiology concepts and shows how kinesiology principles can inform exercise selection and fitness programming within your qualifications and local scope of practice.
Complete the course and online exam to earn an ExpertRating Kinesiology Certification that demonstrates your commitment to continued learning and professional development.
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Why Earn a Kinesiology Certification?
Earning the ExpertRating Kinesiology Certification online allows you to demonstrate your understanding of foundational kinesiology concepts, including human movement, anatomy, biomechanics, posture, and fitness assessment. It can support the professional development of personal trainers, coaches, and other fitness professionals while helping beginners build a structured foundation in movement science.
Study through comprehensive online courseware featuring practical examples and applied learning activities. Most learners complete the course in approximately 2 to 4 weeks, depending on their experience and study schedule. When you are ready, you can take the online certification exam from your own device.
After successfully completing the exam, you will receive an online transcript that documents your results. Available certificate formats, delivery options, and any additional charges should be clearly displayed during enrollment.
Curriculum
What You Will Learn in the Online Kinesiology Course
The ExpertRating online Kinesiology Certification course covers ten chapters exploring the foundations of kinesiology, structural anatomy, human movement, biomechanics, orthopedic and rehabilitation concepts, and practical fitness applications. Each chapter includes focused lessons and self-study questions to help reinforce your understanding.
Kinesiology Foundations
Learn what kinesiology is and how it relates to human movement.
Explore human design concepts, including structural integrity, the joint-by-joint approach, length-tension relationships, and kinesiology ethics.
Study structural anatomy, including core anatomy, tonic and phasic muscles, the Janda approach, and fascia.
Understand the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes of movement, along with movements and exercises performed within each plane.
Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics
Study osteokinematics, axes of rotation, open-chain and closed-chain movement, and motions occurring at synovial joints.
Explore arthrokinematic motion, the convex-concave rule, fundamental joint movements, and mechanics.
Review coordinating exercises and the movement principles associated with different joints.
Biomechanics and Kinetics
Understand kinetic biomechanics and the effects of internal and external forces on the human body.
Learn about lines of pull, axes of rotation, torque, vectors, and biomechanical levers.
Explore how levers operate within the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Concepts
Review introductory concepts in orthopedics and rehabilitation.
Explore the roles of physical therapy and occupational therapy in supporting movement and functional ability.
Understand how kinesiology connects with orthopedic and rehabilitation settings.
Practical Training and Fitness Applications
Review the course's muscle-testing and fitness-assessment material.
Learn the fundamentals of posture evaluation.
Explore how kinesiology principles can be considered when planning workouts.
Reinforce your learning through descriptive questions and multiple-choice self-study activities.
Prepare for the final online Kinesiology Certification test.
Author
About the Course Author
Mandie Davis is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Sports Nutritionist with more than 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. Her professional background includes personal training, health-club operations, gym ownership, fitness-business consulting, and the development of personal trainers and fitness staff.
In the ExpertRating Kinesiology Certification course, Mandie draws on her industry experience to explain foundational kinesiology concepts and their application in fitness settings. Learners explore human movement, structural anatomy, biomechanics, posture evaluation, fitness assessment, and the application of kinesiology principles in workouts.
Her practical fitness background helps connect the course's technical subject matter with situations personal trainers and other fitness professionals may encounter while working with clients.
Credentials
Understanding ACSM and ExpertRating Kinesiology Credentials
The American College of Sports Medicine offers the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® credentials. These professional certifications require relevant academic qualifications, examinations, CPR credentials and, for clinical candidates, supervised experience. ACSM has announced additional education requirements beginning August 15, 2027.
ExpertRating is an independent training and certification provider and is not affiliated with, approved by or accredited by ACSM. Its online Kinesiology Certification helps learners develop foundational knowledge of human movement, structural anatomy, biomechanics, posture evaluation and fitness applications. It does not replace a degree, professional license, clinical experience or an ACSM credential.
ExpertRating states that its training and testing operations are certified to the ISO 9001:2015 quality-management standard and that it is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. These distinctions do not mean that ISO, I.C.E. or NCCA accredits or endorses the Kinesiology Certification.
The ExpertRating program is suitable for learners and fitness professionals seeking accessible online kinesiology education within their existing qualifications and scope of practice.
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Career
Career Opportunities Related to Kinesiology
Knowledge of kinesiology can support professional development in personal training, fitness coaching, wellness, recreation, sports performance and other movement-related fields. It can also provide a useful foundation for further study in exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy and clinical exercise physiology.
Career requirements vary considerably. Fitness and wellness roles may have different entry requirements, while positions in hospitals, rehabilitation programs and other clinical settings typically require relevant degrees, supervised experience, professional certification or licensure.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of exercise physiologists is projected to grow 13% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3% average for all occupations. Approximately 1,400 openings are projected annually. The median annual wage for exercise physiologists was $59,460 in May 2025, although earnings vary by location, experience, employer and qualifications.
The ExpertRating Kinesiology Certification helps learners develop foundational knowledge of human movement, structural anatomy, biomechanics, posture evaluation and fitness applications. It does not replace the education or licensing required for exercise-physiology, rehabilitation or other regulated healthcare careers.
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Certificate and Trust
Your certification package includes a downloadable professional certificate, an online transcript showing your exam score, and proof of certification for employers and clients. A hard copy of the certificate can be optionally purchased and delivered to your physical address for an additional fee.
ExpertRating is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.), reflecting adherence to internationally recognized quality-management standards. On Trustpilot, ExpertRating holds a 4.7 TrustScore across 1,352 reviews.
Over 6,500 companies rely on ExpertRating for training and testing, including Walmart, IKEA, Google, Ericsson, Gap, and Dell. ExpertRating delivers over 3 million online certifications and tests annually, with an 86% reorder rate among corporate clients.
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"Very insightful and knowledgeable Kinesiology course! You surely learn a lot." - Helen Giles
"Quick and easy certifications." - Charles V Ponder, verified Trustpilot review
"The program was a complete study guide, helpful in understanding all topics." - Frank Ciraulo, Trustpilot review
"The Kinesiology Certification helped me understand the body better and better serve my clients."
Michael Williams, Fitness Gym Owner"I apply the knowledge gained through the Kinesiology Certification to benefit my clients."
Martin Cormier, Master Trainer and Fitness Studio Owner"The kinesiology knowledge helped me understand how muscles work together and supported my recovery."
Andres A. Villaluna, Jr., Registered Nurse"The certification has helped me work with American clients and provides an additional credential for my practice."
Arsen Davtyan, Kinesiology PractitionerFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ExpertRating is an independent provider and is not affiliated with, approved by or accredited by the American College of Sports Medicine.
The ExpertRating Kinesiology Certification is an online educational credential that helps learners build foundational knowledge. It does not replace an ACSM-EP®, ACSM-CEP®, college degree, professional license or supervised clinical experience, and it does not satisfy ACSM eligibility requirements.
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