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

 Lab Hrs/Week:

 Contact Hours:  30

 Course Description: This course is designed for individuals making a career change or for personal knowledge in personal fitness training.  Get all the information you need to become a CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER in this 5-week course.  This challenging 60-hour program is comprised of 15 hours of lecture to include topics on biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment.  You will learn to design and customize exercise programs and more during the 15 hours of practical hands-on training.  The course also requires a 30-hour internship.  The National Exam is held on the 6^th week.  Proof of CPR certification and textbook is required and not included in course fee.

 Course Competencies:

• 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

 Course Requirements:  Proof of CPR certification and textbook is required

 Attendance Requirements:  24 in-class hours required

 Evaluation Strategies/Grading:  Practical Exam (must attain score of 70% to pass in 5 sections) 30 hours internship (once written and practical exam passes)

 Entry-Level Skills: 

 Prerequisites:  CPR Certification

 Co-Prerequisites:

 Book/Instructional Material Requirements:  Text:  Howley & Franks (2007).  Fitness Professional’s Handbook 5^th Edition.  Human Kinetics, W.I.T.S. Personal Fitness Trainer Course Study Guide, Instructional CD, Student Workbook, Fitness Testing Supplies

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