Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

This hybrid course includes virtual lectures plus in-person practical skills lab on campus. Get all the information needed to start an exciting fitness career and become a certified personal trainer. Turn your fitness passion into a profession. The scheduled virtual live lectures are led by our five-star teacher. Topics will cover 15 hours on anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition and more. The
in-person practical skill labs allow you to role play and review essential hands-on skills to master assessing clients, stretching, warm  ups/cool downs, exercise analysis and programming design. Upon successful completion of the course, you are eligible to sit for the
exam to become a W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer —Level I.

The course includes the national test vouchers ($450 value) and extra access to our online video enhanced CPT course to review lectures and labs at no extra cost. The W.I.T.S. 30-hour optional employer internship (Level 2 Certification) helps walk you to jobs that very
much value this unique certification. To earn your Level 2 certification, you must complete a 30-hour employer internship. W.I.T.S. will assist in this step. 

Required Textbook (Sold Separately)
Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook, 8th Edition with HKPropel Access
ISBN: 9781718217829
Price: $109.00

• Paperback Edition
• E-book Edition

Prerequisite: You must have a high school diploma/GED and be at least 18 years old. Adult CPR/AED is required for the certification to be issued after the exams. CEUs: 3.6 (32 hours over 6 weeks)

Tom Purcell, MS CPT sample practical lab video -   https://youtu.be/DEmrR2ncGEg
Tony Thomas, MS CPT Lecture Introduction Video - https://youtube.com/shorts/dvhDQTiNpWg

A GREAT Energy Video - W.I.T.S. Comprehensive Practical Skill Lab Sample  – https://youtube.com/shorts/_kBXAzFi2Dg

Webinar:  Information Session for students on the national certification.
Please register for LEARN YOUR WAY!  Learn All About The Ways You Can Get Nationally Certified As Personal Trainer & More! on Sep 15, 2026 6:30 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2272104949952110679