Personal Trainer National Certification

Program Information

Come join this fun profession and be a part of what Fortune Magazine and ABC NEWS.com state is the 4th hottest job in the U.S. at a national average of $34 an hour. Employers like 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, and Gold’s Gyms are just a few of the club groups that seek out our graduates. Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge, get all the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

This course is offered through a partnership with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.), the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for:

Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
American Occupational Therapy Association
Veterans Training and Education
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
International Association for Continuing Education and Training

Coursework

Students who successfully complete HES-451 are eligible for level one and level two certification.

To earn a Level 1 Personal Trainer National Certificate (3.2 CEUs), students must:

Attend at least eight of nine class sessions
Hold active CPR/AED certification prior to taking the exams
Pass written and practical exams

The program requirements to register for this program are:

be at least 18 years of age
obtain a score of 230 or above on the college’s reading comprehension placement test
speak, read and understand standard American English
purchase the required textbook (1-888-330-9487 or www.witseducation.com) and begin reading before the start of class

Certification

To earn a Level 1 Personal Trainer National Certificate (3.0 CEUs) students must:

Attend all class sessions
Hold active CPR/AED certification prior to taking the exams
Pass the written and the practical exam

To earn a Level 2 Personal Trainer National Certificate (3.0 CEUs), students must

Successfully complete Level 1, including passing both exams
Document proof of completion of a 30-hour internship at a fitness facility
To maintain active CPR/AED Certification

Level 2 is included in our HES 451 course; there is no additional tuition. A list of area participating facilities is provided to students who complete Level 1 certification.

Visit the W.I.T.S. website at www.witseducation.com or call 1-888-330-9487 for more information on program requirements.

Personal Trainer National Certification