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What You'll Gain
From This Course…
The Cancer Exercise Trainer® (CETI) Level 1 Qualification empowers fitness and health professionals with the specialized knowledge to design and implement safe, effective exercise programs for cancer survivors at every stage—from diagnosis through recovery. This self-paced, 15-hour online course provides narrated presentations, exercise demonstration videos, written guides, and downloadable forms for real-world application.
- 15 hours of expert-led, self-paced learning
- Digital access to all course materials
- Practical tools including sample forms and exercise demos
- Preparation to advance to Cancer Exercise Specialist certification
- Certificate of Completion (80% pass mark)
about the
Course Overview
This comprehensive course explores the impact of cancer and its treatments on the body, highlighting the crucial role exercise plays in recovery, survivorship, and overall wellbeing. It delves into the physiological, psychological, and emotional effects of cancer, providing participants with the tools to create safe, individualized exercise prescriptions that enhance quality of life. Through detailed instruction, you’ll learn how to assess clients’ health, understand different treatment types, and design tailored programs that address specific cancers, treatment side effects, and recovery needs. The course also covers cancer-specific contraindications, program modifications, and evidence-based strategies for reducing recurrence risk and improving physical function.
This course is designed for fitness and healthcare professionals who work with, or aspire to work with, individuals affected by cancer. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to deepen their expertise in oncology-focused exercise prescription, including personal trainers, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, allied health practitioners, and wellness coaches. Whether you are supporting clients during treatment, guiding them through recovery, or helping them maintain long-term health, this program equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.
Duration 2.5 Hours
Certificate of Completion
What's Inside the Course
This self-paced, evidence-informed course is structured into five focused modules designed to give you everything you need to train clients with osteoporosis safely and effectively. From understanding the condition and contraindications to designing adaptable programs and applying real-world case studies.
Module 1: Cancer Overview and Treatment
Gain a solid foundation in understanding the most common types of cancer and their treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies. Explore how treatment side effects impact physical activity, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.
Module 2: Exercise Oncology Fundamentals
Discover the critical role exercise plays in cancer prevention, recovery, and survivorship. Learn the benefits of physical activity for cancer patients, as well as important contraindications and limitations for specific cancers and treatments.
Module 3: Assessing Cancer Survivors
Learn how to conduct safe and effective pre-participation health screenings and risk stratification for cancer survivors. Understand how to adapt fitness assessments to suit varying treatment stages, side effects, and individual health needs.
Module 4: Program Design for Cancer Survivors
Master the principles of exercise prescription tailored to different cancer types and treatment phases. Gain strategies for customizing programs to address fatigue, neuropathy, lymphedema, and other common side effects while promoting safe, progressive improvements in strength and function.
Module 5: Special Considerations
Explore the nuances of training clients during and after chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Learn how to work effectively with metastatic cancer patients and address the mental health, body image, and emotional challenges often experienced during recovery.
Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Application
Apply your knowledge through real-world case studies, developing comprehensive fitness programs for cancer survivors. Practice implementing safe and effective exercise techniques to support recovery, enhance quality of life, and reduce recurrence risk.
Prerequisites, Certification & Renewal
- Earn the Cancer Exercise Trainer® Level 1 Qualification, recognised internationally.
- Open to certified fitness professionals, physiotherapists, and healthcare providers.
- Renewal required every 2 years with CEC's
- Registered through the American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Australian professionals can also claim AUSactive CECs via ACE certification submission.
about the
course author
Andrea Leonard is the founder and president of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI) and a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. A pioneer in the field of cancer recovery through exercise, Andrea has dedicated her career to helping fitness professionals and health practitioners gain the knowledge needed to safely and effectively train cancer survivors. She is also a cancer survivor herself, which drives her passion for empowering others to regain their strength and improve their quality of life after cancer treatment. For helpful links and resources click on The Cancer Specialist Â