Becoming a certified fitness professional proves that you have the knowledge and expertise to lead fitness instruction safely. This online course will prepare you for two of the most in-demand certifications in the fitness industry: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. You will gain key skills from videos, presentations, and other hands-on learning activities to master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, human movement science, and fitness assessments.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer + AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Vouchers Included)
Professional Credits:
CEU:
14
Completion Time
140 hours
Access Time
365 Days
Outcome
Industry Certification
Language
English
Training Level
Intermediate
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
What you will learn:
- Fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
- Design a well-structured, effective, and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants
- Essential instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
- Key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
- Skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor
- Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
- Pass two exams and earn nationally accredited certifications
- You can walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
- You will have the skills needed to run private group fitness classes
- Prepares you for a career as a fitness/wellness manager
- Prepares you for a career as a certified personal trainer
- Prepares you for a career as an exercise physiologist/specialist
- Prepares you for a career as an athletic trainer
Additional Information
This course includes exam preparation for the CPT, as well as the certification exam fees for both the CPT and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor exams. The NCCA accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer Exam and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Exam is taken at a local testing center (PSI), and you can schedule your exam date after completion of the course and eligibility requirements.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Prerequisites
The course itself is available to all candidates interested in furthering their education in the field of personal training and group fitness. In order to take the NASM-CPT and AFAA-GFI credentialing exam, candidates must be 18 years or older and meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification before sitting for the exam. All CPR/AED courses must have a hands-on training component. AFAA will not accept a CPR/AED certification card from an online provider.
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