This distance learning, self-study, Personal Trainer Certification Program, provides aspiring trainers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to train clients safely and effectively. Students, work their way through our online learning platform, at their own pace, on their own schedule, studying the chapter text, watching lesson videos, and taking practice quizzes as many times as needed.

*The basic package is recommended for those with prior experience in the fitness industry.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. NCCA Accredited EXAM (Proctored. We will contact you to schedule a date and time)
2. Best-in-class online platform
3. Online Lesson videos
4. In-depth chapters
5. Assessment Quizzes

SUBJECT AREAS INCLUDE:

• Basic muscle physiology
• Energy metabolism
• Exercise physiology training principles
• Strength and aerobic conditioning
• Safety guidelines
• Sports training
• Exercise testing
• Body composition analysis
• Safety, anatomy, and exercise
• Complete program design and development
• Documentation
• Nutritional considerations for the personal trainer
• Psychology, motivation, ethics, and success
• Business of fitness: marketing/law/finance

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn the precise knowledge, skills, and abilities you will need to know in order to train people safely and effectively.
• Develop a clear comprehension of the Seven Phases of the Personal Training process with sufficient proficiency to train clients with no medical restrictions to exercise.
• Develop a working knowledge of all “12 IFPA Components of Fitness” and their relationship with the “7 Phases of Personal Training.”
• Master all IFPA Safety Guidelines, Risk Factors, and Warning Signs for health and medical risks.
• Develop a high level of competency in all primary exercise techniques and biomechanics, spotting, and teaching exercise techniques.

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Show sufficient proficiency with the required Personal Fitness Trainer knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully pass the IFPA Certification Exam.
• Utilize the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer System to successfully train clients who have no medical restrictions to exercise.
• Utilize the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer System to effectively progress your client’s fitness, health, and athletic needs.
• Utilize and promote all IFPA Guidelines to ensure the highest degree of safety for all your clients during every training system.
• Utilize the IFPA Personal Trainer System to build a highly safe, effective, successful, and profitable Personal Training Business.

COURSE GOALS

• Read, study and learn all the knowledge, skills, and abilities provided in the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course.
• Pass the IFPA Certification Exam
• Use all the knowledge provided by the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course to build a successful Personal Fitness Training Business.
• Always remember, All the knowledge, skills, and abilities provided by the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course were developed by the world’s foremost “Subject Matter Experts” (SMEs). These Subject Matter Experts developed the most extensive Job Analysis Survey (JAS) ever conducted in the fitness industry. The Job Analysis Survey was used as a framework to develop the IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course. All the knowledge in this course is essential for you to learn and know in order to conduct safe and effective training sessions.
• You must learn the material and use it on all your clients. Continuous review is required to make sure that you stay on course and do not forget critical knowledge. DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS! DO IT RIGHT!

PREREQUISITES

1. CPR/First Aid Certified (You can order this package without currently being CPR/First Aid Certified. However, you must obtain a CPR/First Aid credential before taking the Personal Trainer Certification Exam.)

DURATION

Please note: You have six months to complete this course, from the date of registration to your final exam. If you have not taken your final exam within that time, the course will be closed. A refund will not be provided.