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Personal Trainer Certification Course - Hybrid (Virtual lectures + In-person practical skills labs)
Unlock Your Fitness Career with Expert Training
Are you passionate about fitness and ready to turn your enthusiasm into a rewarding profession? Enroll in our Personal Trainer Certification Course today and set yourself on the path to success.
Why Choose Our Program?
- Hybrid Learning Experience: Enjoy the flexibility of virtual LIVE lectures combined with the only in-person practical skill labs in the industry.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into 15 hours of essential topics, including anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
- Hands-On Training: Master assessing clients, stretching, warm-ups/cool-downs, exercise analysis, and program design through practical skill labs.
- NCCA Accredited: This certification is recognized for 3 college credits towards a degree, ensuring your education is valuable and respected.
- National Test Vouchers Included: Save $450 with included national test vouchers and gain extra access to our online video-enhanced CPT course at no additional cost.
- Career Support: Benefit from our 30-hour optional employer internship, helping you step into jobs that highly value our unique certification.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Turn your fitness passion into a professional career. Our expert-led program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the field. Do not miss this opportunity to excel.
Enroll Now: Secure your spot and begin your journey toward becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.
Summary:
15 hours of lecture – 3 hours virtually each week for 5 weeks
15 hours of practical skill labs – 3 hours each week for 5 weeks at a fitness center
1- Written exam – 2 hours
1- Practical skill exam – 5 hours at a fitness center
Course Dates:
- Class Dates: Saturday, March 29, 2025, through Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Study Week- no class - May 3, 2025
- 5 Lectures -Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Online - please ensure your computer has speakers and microphone)
- 5 Hands-On Practical Skills Lab- Saturdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (in-person location TBA - dress comfortably)
- Written Exam Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 am at SCF (7131 Professional Parkway E, Sarasota, FL 34240 - Center for Innovation & Technology Building - Room 201)
- Practical Exam Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 - 5:10 pm (in-person location TBA) - dress comfortably
Special Note: Successful completion of the course activities and online exam will earn a Certificate of Completion. Passing the national exams will earn a Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer credential so you can work right away.
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
Required Textbook (not included in course fees):
- Required Textbook: (Sold Separately) Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 7th Edition. Publisher: Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. The e-book costs $82 and the cost for the hardcover version is $109, plus shipping, and must be purchased by the student. Order either version here.
Below is an orientation video, which addresses frequently asked questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ZNiJE7tL8
W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET).