FREE!
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
888-330-9487 to make your reservation for this free
orientation meeting.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30pm
Location: CSUDH EE 1210
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 six-week period consisting of
15 hours of lectures including the following topics: anatomy,
exercise physiology, nutrition, musculoskeletal injuries,
and health screening. The program also includes 15 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 is required before the certificate can be issued.
SPECIAL FEATURES
A twenty-hour internship will help prepare you to work in
the fitness field.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
The National Exam is held on the 6th week. Proof of CPR and
internship is required before the certificate can be issued.
COSTS
The cost of the program is $399 for the April course, and
$425 beginning with the July course.
TEXTBOOK
Students are also required to purchase a textbook, Fitness
Professional's Handbook, by Howley and Franks.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fitness Certification
This course includes 15 hours of lectures that include the
following topics: anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition,
musculoskeletal injuries, and health screening. It also includes
15 hours of “hands-on” practical training covering
evaluating clients, equipment usage, biomechanics or exercise
and weight-training techniques and program design.
California State University, Dominguez
Hills • 1000 E. Victoria Street • Carson, California 90747
• (310) 243-3696
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