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 our 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:
Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HK Propel Access (ISBN: 9781718217829)
List price: $109.
Please use these links BELOW to purchase for the Personal Trainer Certification course:
Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25
E-book: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25
Fitness Professional’s Handbook, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, reflects the most up-to-date research, position stands, guidelines, and standards from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), other professional societies, and government agencies. New case studies reflecting a diverse array of clients offer real-world applications, and Research Insight sidebars cover a wide range of applicable scientific topics.
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.