Certificate in Personal Training

As a personal trainer, every morning brings a sense of excitement as you look forward to empowering people to achieve fitness, health, and their fullest potential. You’ll relish in an active and fulfilling lifestyle, allowing you to indulge in your passion every single day.

The Certificate in Personal Training Course equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively train individuals and groups in a personal training environment. Upon completion, this certification enables learners to register with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.

Pre-requisites:

To enroll in this personal training course, you must possess a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, you are required to hold Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. While you may start the self-study course without these certifications, you must obtain them before taking the final exam.

Personal Training Course Curriculum

The Modern State of Health and Fitness

Develop the ability to define your role as a personal trainer, recognize prevalent chronic health conditions, discern evidence-based practice from fitness trends, and establish clear boundaries within your professional scope.

The Personal Training Profession

Fitness professionals have the flexibility to either work for various employers or pursue entrepreneurship. This chapter delves into the industry’s growth trajectory and offers an overview of the career prospects for personal trainers.

Psychology of Exercise

The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is extremely important. It can deal with several topics, including the way exercise participation affects someone’s mood in both the short and the long term, the effect of weight loss on self-esteem, the motivations to become physically active, and how social influences affect overall exercise behavior.

Behavioral Coaching

This chapter addresses various topics including clients’ expectations, assessing behavior change, structuring sessions for optimal results, effective communication strategies, and the application of behavior change techniques to promote exercise adherence.

The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems

As comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and the Human Movement System is essential for all fitness professionals, this chapter provides an overview of the basics of the Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems.

The Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems

In this course, you will gain the ability to recognize the structure and function of the cardiorespiratory system, categorize the functions of the endocrine system, and understand the workings of the digestive system.

Human Movement Science

You will acquire a foundational understanding of biomechanics and motor behavior and how they apply to the role of a personal trainer.

Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics

This course section dissects the different energy systems within the body, offering crucial insights into how we utilize food for energy.

Nutrition

Enhancing health and fitness entails more than just physical activity; it necessitates a dedication to improving the body’s fueling methods. While prescribing specific diets is beyond the trainer’s scope of practice, this chapter equips trainers with fundamental knowledge to engage in nutritional conversations with clients and offer recommendations to align with their goals through a balanced diet.

Supplementation

It’s crucial for personal trainers to comprehend what supplements entail and how to educate clients about the potential risks associated with different supplements. This section will equip you with the essential knowledge to engage in discussions about supplementation with clients while staying within your scope of practice.