W.I.T.S Personal Trainer Certification

SHAPE UP YOUR CAREER: Become A Nationally Certified Personal Trainer

 

The Department of Labor states there is a 29% shortage of Health and Fitness Professionals.

This certification course prepares each student to practice as a professional Personal Fitness Trainer. The course includes 16 hours of classroom learning, 16 hours of practical training, 4 hours of testing, and a 30-hour internship taught over 9 weeks for greater retention. Topics include anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing and health assessment, nutrition, exercise prescription, equipment usage, special populations, legal and safety issues.

 

Course details

Dates (Saturdays):

March 9  - May 11, 2013 (no class Easter weekend 3/30/13)

Time:

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Enrollment:

Limited Seating

Course #:

PER 205

Location:

9-11 Lecture at the Dartmouth campus
12-2 Practical at Health Trax in Dartmouth

Course Cost:

$734

Textbook cost:

$93.97

Registration Fee:

$30

 












 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Textbook required:
Fitness Professional's Handbook-6th Edition by Edward Howley, Dixie Thompson, ISBN-13: 9781450411172 or eBook, ISBN-13: 9781450423946 can be ordered directly from W.I.T.S. at http://www.witseducation.com/store/Store.htm#Textbooks or 1-888-330-9487.*


REGISTER TODAY! Call 508-999-9129



NOTE: 30- hour internship, adult CPR & AED required prior to issuance of national certification

This Program may be eligible for Workforce Investment Act Funding, Veteran’s Education Benefits, and the GI Bill. Please inquire for more information.



For more information visit the course catalogue and select PER: 205

Questions? Contact Dennis Paquette at 508.910.9067 or dpaquette@umassd.edu.

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