Starting Your Personal Training Education

In the current marketplace, there is high demand for personal trainers. If you are interested in pursuing a career in fitness, a personal training education can be an excellent addition to your resume. Serious athletes often decide at some point to hire a personal trainer to help them excel. Personal trainers must know the way the body works and be able to apply proven methods for encouraging greater success in athletic endeavors.

Our personal trainer school is the only one of its kind, as we offer a true education for our students. Other schools don't offer the level of personal training education that we provide, and only two of our competitors are approved by IACET. No other school is approved by IACET, ACE, the Board of Certification, and the American Occupational Therapist Association. We also hold tests during the final week of study, a method that is far more effective than the "in home" style tests administered by others.

Become a Personal Trainer

W.I.T.S. knows there is a lot of work involved when you want to become a personal trainer. You have to be ready to learn anatomy, kinesiology (the study how humans move), and exercise physiology. We do not certify everyone who attends our programs because we are serious about providing a genuine education and maintaining our reputation within the industry.

As you start out on the road to become a personal trainer, you will be taught from a beginner's level, so there are no pre-requisites you must master prior to enrolling. This beginner's course does require that you are certified in Adult CPR, however. We'll help you understand how to create exercise programs and learn about your future clients' fitness levels through the ACSM guidelines. Coursework includes attending lectures, demonstrating your knowledge, showing your skills in a hands-on environment, taking an assessment of your skills, and passing a final exam.

You will also take part in a 20-hour internship program. This can be one of the most valuable experiences in your education, as you can see how personal trainers work on a daily basis. We hope you will join W.I.T.S. -- the only training school that offers a real education in personal fitness training. With a certification from W.I.T.S., you will have many opportunities for career success.

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