Certification: Primary Personal Trainer
PO Box 7654 Jackson , MS 39284
This 2 day certification involves a combination of lectures, discussion groups and hands-on practical sessions. Topics covered are an introduction to Personal Training, Cardio-Respiratory Training and Nutrition, Strength and Flexibility Training, Screening and Assessment, Individual Exercise Program Design, Communication and Motivation, Muscular-Skeletal Injuries, Business and Legal Considerations.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.