
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Personal
Fitness Trainer Certification
Course Outline
Week 1:
Lecture: Exercise Physiology:
Theory and fitness assessment
Practical: Fitness assessment and
applications
Week 2:
Lecture: Anatomy,
biomechanics and applied kinesiology
Practical: Assessment, flexibility
exercises and biomechanics
Week 3:
Lecture: Nutritional concepts
Practical: Biomechanics of exercise,
equipment usage
Week 4:
Lecture: Cardio-respiratory
fitness, flexibility, special populations
Practical: Equipment usage, strength
training, program design
Week 5:
Lecture: Adherence,
motivation, communication, injuries, law
Practical: Strength training,
program design, equipment
Week 6:
Testing and Certification.
Practical and Written exam
Personal fitness Trainer Certification - Course
Details
Lecture Hours/Week:
15 hours classroom lecture, 15 hours hands-on practical training 30 hour
internship – 6 weeks/2 days week
Assess an individuals’ level of fitness using recommended
guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Design and customize exercise programs for individuals based on
their current fitness level, future needs and fitness goals.
Demonstrate proper execution of weightlifting, stretching and
isometric exercises.
Practice personal fitness training professionally
Sit for the NBFE, National Board of Fitness Examiners, Exam
Method of Instruction: