Becoming a Personal Becoming a Personal TrainerTrainer

Easy money while going to Easy money while going to schoolschool

How much would you guess How much would you guess a personal trainer gets paid?a personal trainer gets paid?►Salary Salary ►The average salary for a personal The average salary for a personal

trainer in the United States is:trainer in the United States is:►$38, 082 that is a $1,464 pay check $38, 082 that is a $1,464 pay check

every two weeks.every two weeks.

Pay ScalePay Scale

►Hourly:Hourly:►Less than 1 year experienceLess than 1 year experience $10-20 $10-20

per hourper hour 1 to 4 years1 to 4 years $ 10-25$ 10-25 5 to 9 years5 to 9 years $ 15-27$ 15-27 10 to 19 years10 to 19 years $ 15-30$ 15-30 20 +20 + $ 20-35$ 20-35

Certifications for Personal Certifications for Personal TrainingTraining

► National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)► American Fitness Professionals and Associates American Fitness Professionals and Associates

(AFPA)(AFPA)► National Strength and Conditioning Association National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certified Personal TrainerCertified Personal Trainer

► Katie Dyer, CSCS-CPTKatie Dyer, CSCS-CPT

► American Council on Exercise (ACE)American Council on Exercise (ACE) 18 years of age18 years of age CPR and First Aid CertifiedCPR and First Aid Certified $200-250 for exam; both written and computer based$200-250 for exam; both written and computer based Offer online practice exams and study materialsOffer online practice exams and study materials

Coursework and DegreesCoursework and Degrees

►What type of degree could you pursue?What type of degree could you pursue? Movement Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Movement Science, Kinesiology, Exercise

Science, Health Science, Biomedical Science, Science, Health Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, Biology, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, Athletic TrainingAthletic Training

► BiologyBiology► ChemistryChemistry► Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy and Physiology► KinesiologyKinesiology► Exercise Prescription LabExercise Prescription Lab► Sport specific classes; i.e., rock climbing, Sport specific classes; i.e., rock climbing,

weight training, basketball, etc.weight training, basketball, etc.