New Instructor-Assisted Web-Based Classes Combine Face to Face Hands-On Experience with Online Learning Done at the Convenience of Your Own Home
Virginia Beach, VA. September 6, 2011 — W.I.T.S., the World Instructor Training Schools, a division of S.F.& Wellness, Inc unveiled a joint partnership with Education to Go (ed2go), a division of Cengage Learning, to offer the Blended/Hybrid Personal Trainer Certification and various other certification and continuing education courses. This hybrid model was developed in response to the industry needs and shortage of workers, and provides students the opportunity to get into one of the hottest careers.
The hybrid course includes 15 hours of instructor-assisted online education, practical hands-on training labs held at regional locations over a 4 day period and a 30-hour internship to help students bridge the gap to employment. Students also have to pass a written and practical exam and obtain CPR and AED certifications to receive their Personal Trainer Certification
The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 28% growth in job openings for fitness workers, and that growth is expected to continue. This increase is due in part to the prevalence of adult and child obesity and the acceptance of exercise as key to prevention and treatment of obesity and other health problems. This blended/hybrid course is one answer to filling those openings with trained, certified and competent fitness professionals; and has been well received by fitness industry employers.
W.I.T.S. has offered live national certifications for 18 years with its 300 plus college and university partners. The partnership with Ed2Go/Cengage will now allow us to offer our programs to 1000 + College and universities in the US and Canadian markets. Students taking these courses include traditional college students, mid-life career changes, unemployed and/or displaced workers and retirees. For more information on W.I.T.S. and it’s live or hybrid certification and training programs please visit www.witseducation.com.
Who is This Program For?
- Traditional college students looking to gain credentials and experience while going to school.
- Unemployed and/or displaced workers.
- Career changers.
- Retirees.
- Fitness enthusiasts.
Key components of this BLENDED learning program.
- Theory – 15 hours online instructor assisted
- Practical Skills – Hands on skill development over 4 days
- Written online exam
- Live practical skill competency exam
- Internship by networking with employers
Why a Hybrid /Blended course over our traditional 6-9 week live format?
- The convenience to take half of the course in the time and place most convenient for you.
- This is student driven solution for the convenience and success for people today.
- Instructor led with discussion boards to digest and learn the material.
- Practical labs are still the foundation to master hands-on:
- Client Assessment / Health Screening
- Program Design
- Program Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Client Role Playing
- Safety protocols in the design and execution of the material.
- Access to the filmed practical labs and use of the textbook will prepare you to address this 4 day event.
Where is the practical training offered?
- Local and national options.
- We have a local class near your region
- Regional participating sites have been selected to choose for a 4 day action packed qualifier. The practical lab sessions are 9am-4pm each day. They include but are not limited to. Practical lab testing is on the last day for the practical skill competency!
- 65 Plus Practical Lab Site to Attend:
Sample sites;
1. Los Angeles, CA
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. Chicago, IL.
4. St. Petersburg, FL.
5. Virginia Beach, VA.
6. Philadelphia, PA
**Please note that many other sites are available near you. As you go to register for the course the entire list will be shown.
When is the training offered?
- 3 months out of every semester we will offer the online lecture. As you register you will need to choose a regional site to participate in the 4 day practical lab weekend.
- Next Practical Lab Date & Exam:
Dec 1 - 4, 2011
What Is my investment?
- The 60 hour program which requires the internship and the CPR/AED for graduation is available live or online with the Blended/Hybrid versions. You can live anywhere to register for the online and then all that is left is to spend 4 days at a site of your choosing to get the invaluable live interaction with some of the U.S. top personal trainers as well as your 30 hour internship (no additional fee.)
What is the internship requirement and investment?
- Just 30 hours of your time, as there is NO additional costs. W.I.T.S. will provide you an employer list for most areas or you can set one up yourself for your own hometown. All we require is that the senior personal trainer that is going to lead you has a degree and or a certification in the field for at least 18 months of full time employment. These are valuable hours to experience and to hopefully bridge you into employment. The need is there and what better way to move into the field.
Are there Continuing Education Units for these programs?
- 60 W.I.T.S. Continuing Education Credits
- 6.0 IACET: International Association of Continuing Education and Training for CEUs for many state nurses, therapists etc.
- 6.0 BOC: Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers CEUs
- 5.0 AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association CEUs
- 1.5 NCBTMB: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
About W.I.T.S.
W.I.T.S., the World Instructor Training Schools, leads the fitness industry in collegiate higher learning educationally based training for national certification. After more than 18 years and 300 plus partners we have reached out to offer the blended/hybrid courses to go even further. W.I.T.S. has been accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training as well as received college credits for our personal trainer certification from the American Council on Education. Other 3rd party national approvals have come for occupational therapists, massage therapists and athletic trainers . For more information please contact www.witseducation.com
About Cengage Learning and ed2go
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company’s products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 Instructor-Led Courses and 100 Career Training Programs, ed2go makes it simple for anyone to enrich their lives or reach their professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.
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