Certified Personal Trainer: Level 1 Certification
This challenging 30-hour course is comprised of 15 hours of lecture and15 hours of hands on practical training. The course prepares you for success with key topics that include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. Students will receive an exam voucher to take both written and practical exams for their Level I Personal Fitness Trainer Certification during the final week.
Course Syllabus
Health Screening
Anatomy and Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology
Nutrition and Weight Management
Cardiovascular Fitness; Muscular Fitness, Flexibility and the Lower Back
Special Populations; Behavioral Change; Injury Prevention and Treatment; Legal Issues
The final exam is split into two parts; written and practical.
Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the written exam and in each of the five section practical exams.
Students sitting for final exam must be:
- 18 ears of age or older, and
- proof of current CPR/AED certification
Fall 2020 Dates TBD
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuition: $849 (Textbook not included.)
Bonus Course #1 – Developing Your Marketing and Promotion Strategy – 2 Continuing Education Credits
Many believe that “marketing” is simply how you advertise your business. Marketing is much more comprehensive and incorporates everything from your business name, logo, pricing strategy and location. This course will help guide you in the development of your marketing strategy as well as provide insight into successful promotions.
Bonus Course #2 – Nutritional Concepts – 6 Continuing Education Credits
As a fitness professional, you should have a foundation knowledge of nutrition and nutritional concepts. This updated online course introduces you to current nutritional information and practical consumer oriented knowledge. You will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, government standards, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of each nutrient.
These courses are offered online and are available 24/7 from any location.
Students meeting the following criteria can choose to test-out of the class and sit for the exam during the sixth week:
- Be 18 years of age
- Provide proof of CPR/AED Certification
- High school Diploma or GED equivalent
- Have satisfactory comprehension of English to take the written and practical exams
To register for this option please visit WITSEducation.com and name Wagner College as your preferred testing site.
Optional Internship
Following successful completion of your Level I Certification students can choose to pursue the Level II Certification by participating in a 30-hour internship. Proof of CPR/AED is required!
This Personal Fitness Course is offered in partnership with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)
W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the following organizations; the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and the certification test for the GI Bill. The American Council on Education (ACE) has also recommended 3 undergraduate academic credits for this course.