Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Employment Trends
- Every year, more people decide that it's time to get into shape. And they look for professionals to help them do it. In fact, government economists expect jobs in fitness training and aerobics instruction to grow much faster than the average for all careers through 2014.
- However, many people want to start careers in sports and fitness, and you may have to begin with part-time jobs. The greater variety of skills you have, the better your chances of making a living in this field.
- Be prepared to spend more time at a desk as you advance in your career.
- Some recreation workers lead non-athletic activities, such as arts and crafts.
Program Summary
This course five week course leads to national certification by the NFPT. It includes fifteen hours of in-the-gym practical training and fifteen hours of classroom work on topics including anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, muscle and skeletal injuries, and health screening. It’s not all about “working out.” Whether training runners for a 10K, teaching senior citizens Tai Chi, or taking campers horseback riding, recreation and fitness workers help people meet a wide range of personal goals -- and have fun while they’re at it.
Program Objective
- Coursework leading to award of a PGCC Certificate of Continuing Education
- Skills development and preparation leading to professional certification by the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Program Requirements
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Crs #
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Course Name
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Hrs
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HES451
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Personal Trainer
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30
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Program total
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30
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