Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate
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Learn about the Personal Fitness Training Certificate program
from the experts. You'll also get an overview of the personal
fitness training industry and trends in the industry. Call
310-243-3741 to make your reservation for this free
orientation meeting.
Day/Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Location: CSUDH EE 1209
Course No.: NHEX 100 Sec 01
Reg. No.: 33123
Now Approved by AOTA for Occupational Therapists!
We are proud to announce that we have approved by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for Occupational Therapists in the US. Occupational Therapists can now take our personal trainers certification and our other workshops for CEC's. Professionals can also earn college credits through the American Council on Education (ACE). Graduates can get transcripts from the Wash. DC ACE office, after confirmation that they have passed the course.
THE PROGRAM
Whether you are looking to change careers or just want to
enhance your knowledge, this course provides you with all
the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
LOCATION
All classes are offered at California State University,
Dominguez Hills in Carson. Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate
classes are convenient for people living and working in or
near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El
Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo
Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount,
Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South
Bay and Southern California.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The course is taught over a eight-week period consisting of
16 hours of lectures including the following topics: anatomy,
exercise physiology, nutrition, musculoskeletal injuries,
and health screening. The program also includes 16 hours of
“hands-on” practical training that prepares you
to work individually with clients.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Top personal fitness trainers make $60,000 or more a year
while the median salary is nearly $30,000 according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in California for fitness
trainers is due to increase over 50% from 2002 to 2012.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Fitness enthusiasts or anyone seeking a new career in the
health and fitness industry.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
There are no prerequisites required for the program. Proof
of CPR/AED and 30-hour internship is required before the certificate can be issued.
SPECIAL FEATURES
A 30-hour internship will help prepare you to work in
the fitness field.
W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). College credits towards a degree can also be acquired through our affiliation with the American Council on Education.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
The National Exam is held on the 9th week. Proof of CPR/AED and
internship is required before the certificate can be issued.
COSTS
The cost of the program is
$524.
TEXTBOOK
Students are also required to purchase a textbook, Fitness
Professional's Handbook, 6th edition, by Howley and Franks. Students are to read chapters 1, 3, 5 & 6 for the first class meeting.
Fitness Certification
This course includes 16 hours of lectures that include the
following topics: anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition,
musculoskeletal injuries, and health screening. It also includes
16 hours of “hands-on” practical training covering
evaluating clients, equipment usage, biomechanics or exercise
and weight-training techniques and program design.
For further information contact:
WITS Customer Service:
(888) 330-9487/csdept@witseducation.com or
Babette Wald: bwald@lists.csudh.edu
or visit www.witseducation.com
To Register
Call 310-243-3741 or 877-GO-HILLS
If you have taken a class at CSUDH in the last 6 months, you can register online.
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