• Role-play and master all key hands on skills & the personal aspects of assessing clients, exercise analysis, program exercise design and more.
• Includes online certificate of completion and test vouchers ($450 savings)
• The Trainer Program is not required in order to take the exam and is not endorsed as the only or preferred means of exam preparation.”

 

Special Bonus:
Level 2 Certified Personal Trainer

• Complete (30) hour employer internship to earn the Level 2 CPT
• A direct pathway to employment by meeting and completing the internship at an employer’s place of business
• W.I.T.S. at no extra cost will assist in this step.
• * This step along with the course has 3 pre-approved College Credits towards a degree

Fitness professionals have a range of opportunities for employment. Examples include:

• Sports and athletic teams (coaching)
• Gyms and fitness facilities (24 Hour Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Gold’s Gyms, Anytime Fitness & More)
• Corporate fitness centers
• Rehabilitation centers
• Self-employment (Fitness Studios)

Who Should Enroll:

• Fitness enthusiasts, coaches, college students in the field, massage therapists or anyone seeking a new career in the health and fitness industry

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand and describe basic anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology
• Assess an individual’s level of fitness using ACSM guidelines
• Design and customize exercise programs
• Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory and flexibility exercises
• Identify and demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group
• Explain ACSM and AHA recommendations for cardiovascular exercise

 

Prerequisites:

• Minimum 18 Years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information:

Required textbook: Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 7th Edition. Publisher: Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. ON SALE while supply lasts – The e-book costs $74 and the cost for the hard cover version is $99, plus shipping. To order with W.I.T.S. click here while SALE supplies last.

Amazon also has a rent a book set up. Check out Amazon textbooks here and save.

Career Networking Event is Part of Your Tuition

Do you want an invitation to meet employers and or a fitness panel to get you started? Join the event. Questions? E mail studentservices@witseducation.com

To achieve the National Personal Fitness Trainer Certification:

• Students must pass both a written and practical skills exam to be a Level 1 Certified Personal. SPECIAL NOTE: The CPT course is not required to take the national certification exams
  
• Attendance is not required unless you are getting college credits. (This course has optional 3 college credits through the American Council on Education)
• Adult CPR/AED is required for the certification to be issued after the exams.
• Students have an option for a bonus Level 2 Certification by completing a 30-hour internship through W.I.T.S. An employer list is provided to all students.
• Course requirements must be completed within 12 months of the original course start date.
• The 2-year renewal period is based on the original course completion date.

This certificate program is offered in collaboration with local colleges and universities in North America.