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Medical Fitness Specialist

The Medical Fitness Trainer Career Track is your pathway to making a meaningful impact as a certified personal trainer. This program prepares you to work confidently with clients managing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. You’ll gain the specialized skills to support their health journeys, offering safe, effective fitness solutions that empower them to lead fuller, healthier lives.

Through this program, you’ll be certified for eight years, gaining knowledge and expertise in fitness for medical conditions—skills that set you apart in a rapidly growing field. Whether you’re looking to expand your client base or take your career to the next level, this course provides the tools to make a lasting difference for clients who need it most.

This course offers flexible learning pathways to suit your style:

  • E-course with E-book – Perfect for those who love learning on-the-go.
  • E-course with Printed Book – Ideal for a hands-on approach with the blend of digital and physical learning.
  • Printed Book with Physical Course Materials – Great for tactile learners who prefer comprehensive, hands-on materials.

Course Goals

  • Recognize exercise as a powerful form of medicine for clients of all backgrounds.
  • Use tailored exercise prescriptions and protocols to support and enhance physical performance.
  • Understand and apply varied approaches to exercise for managing chronic conditions.
  • Develop strategies to effectively train clients with multiple health challenges.
  • Gain foundational skills in identifying and addressing sports-related injuries.
  • Acquire preventive techniques to reduce the risk of sport-related injuries among clients.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Master the IFPA Personal Training System to support the treatment, care, and prevention of over 65 diseases and disabilities.
  • Understand how the 12 Components of Fitness relate to managing various medical conditions and physical challenges.
  • Learn each of the seven phases of the IFPA Personal Training System and their practical applications.
  • Develop best practices for managing common overuse injuries, athletic strains, and sports-related injuries.
  • Gain proficiency in IFPA Safety Guidelines to ensure safe, vigilant training sessions that minimize client risk.

 

Skills Gained

  • Gain the skills and confidence to train clients with medical restrictions, adapting programs for a range of conditions and functional limitations.
  • Build the knowledge needed to collaborate with medical professionals, contributing to the health and well-being of clients with diverse medical needs.
  • Learn targeted techniques to address muscle or joint dysfunction, manage overuse and sports injuries, and support clients in safe recovery.
  • Equip yourself to motivate and guide the broader population—especially the 92% not currently exercising at an effective level—toward sustainable, health-boosting routines.
  • Distinguish between effective strategies and misconceptions when working with special populations.

 

Course Essentials & Requirements

Course Package Includes:

  • Comprehensive Textbooks
  • Study Guides
  • 100-question multiple-choice, open and closed-book certification exams (course dependent)
  • Certificates upon obtaining a passing exam score

Required Prerequisites:

  • CPR
  • First Aid

Courses & Delivery :

Courses:

E-book and E-course
Your e-book will arrive via email within 48 business hours and you will have immediate access to the Study Guide and exam in your IFPA Account.

Duration:

The Master Personal Fitness Trainer Career Track is designed to be completed over a 24-month period, with each course allotted a six-month timeframe from the date of registration to the final exam. 

Extensions:

One extension per course is available upon request. However, please note that courses not completed within the designated six months (or approved extension period) will be closed, and refunds will not be provided. Extension are available for purchase on the Special Services page.