Personal Trainer Certificate

Make a difference in the lives of others by helping individuals improve their health through physical fitness. This program will teach you to assess individual fitness levels and create customized plans to help clients achieve personal fitness goals. The course is comprised of a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training in our on-site fitness center.

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Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of computers and access to a computer and the Internet are required.

What You’ll Learn

• Basics of human anatomy
• Exercise physiology
• Nutrition
• Principles of motivation
• Behavior change
• Building client rapport
• HIPAA security and privacy

Hands-on Training

• Developing a fully-customized exercise program for clients
• Demonstrating the proper usage of fitness machines and equipment
• Utilizing appropriate exercise guidelines and spotting techniques

Certification Prep

This four-month, 58-hour certificate program will assist you in preparing for the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. The requirements for the exam and details are available here.

Employment Locations

• Commercial gym
• Fitness center
• Specialized training center

Financial Aid Options

• Payment Plans
• MyCAA
• VA Education Benefits
• Education Loans

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.