Certified Personal Trainer

HB Ward Technical and

Academic Center

Rod Diamant, Presenter

Why Do You Want To Be A Personal Fitness Trainer?

Money???

I heard I can make a lot of money as a Personal Fitness Trainer, $50, $75, $100...

up to $150 an hour.

Why Do You Want To Be A Personal Fitness Trainer?

Rapidly Growing Field!!

I have read in various magazines and newspapers that the Personal Training industry is one of the fasting growing

career fields in the United States.

Why Do You Want To Be A Personal Fitness Trainer?

I want to make a living doing something I enjoy!

I spend several hours a day in the gym working-out. Fitness is my passion and my hobby; it only makes sense to me that I turn my passion into

my career.

Why Do You Want To Be A Personal Fitness Trainer?

You’re Right but….

CPTThe Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation and nutrition, and all aspects of weight training and strength training, was created by a world-renowned staff of researchers, scientists, sports medicine specialists, and world champion athletes.

WHAT DID HE SAY?The Certified Personal Trainer course, which

includes anatomy,

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy,

kinesiologykinesiology

WHAT DID HE SAY?

Kinesiology - is the scientific study of movement.

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes

anatomy, kinesiology, injury preventioninjury prevention,

WHAT DID HE SAY?

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention,

supplementation and nutritionsupplementation and nutrition

WHAT DID HE SAY?

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention,

supplementation and nutritionsupplementation and nutrition

WHAT DID HE SAY?

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation

and nutrition, and all aspects of weight training and weight training and strength trainingstrength training

WHAT DID HE SAY?

The Certified Personal Trainer course, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation and nutrition, and all aspects of weight training and

strength training, was created was created by a world-renowned by a world-renowned staff of researchers, staff of researchers, scientists, sports scientists, sports medicine specialists, medicine specialists, and world champion and world champion athletesathletes

WHAT DID HE SAY?

National Council on Strength and Fitness

The NCSF programs have been peer reviewed and approved by the following organizations and licensing boards:

•National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks (NCBTMB)

•National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

•DEA Health and Fitness Organization

•Commission of Dietetic Registration - The credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association

•IDEA Health and Fitness Organization

The NCSF works closely with the worlds leading fitness companies to ensure high quality delivery of personal training services to their members. The NCSF-CPT certification is approved, endorsed, and/or accepted at gyms around the world including:

National Council on Strength and Fitness

CPT1: Intro to Personal Training

•Role of the Personal Trainer •Factors that affect Health •Health Related Components of Fitness •Goals of Physical Activity and Health •Health and Fitness Behavior •Managing Personal Health

2: Anatomy •Skeletal Anatomy •Etiology of Osteoporosis •Maintaining Healthy Bones •Skeletal Muscle Anatomy •Musculoskeletal Structures •Joint Movement Capabilities

CPT3: Health Screening and Assessment •Health Screening •Tools to Evaluate Health Status •Health Implications •Exercise Program Decisions •Liability and Client Care

4: Exercise Physiology •Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function •Energy System Metabolism •Muscle Fiber Characteristics •Aerobic Training Factors •Adaptations to Chronic Stress •Dynamics of Temperature Regulation •Acute CV Responses to Aerobic Exercises

CPT

5: Aerobic Conditioning 6: Aerobic Exercise Prescription 7: Low Back 8: Range of Motion9, 10, 11: Resistance Training 12: Functional Training 13: Body Composition 14: Nutrition 15, 16: Weight Management 17: First Aid/CPR

Milliken Tech Center

•Weight room

•Field Trips to Local Fitness Clubs

•Cardio Area

•Unusual Cardio Activities

•Rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, Pilates, cycling, and more!

Milliken Tech

By January 2010, - CLIENTSBy January 2010, - CLIENTS

MARKETING SKILLS

CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATIONS

METHODS OF MOTIVATION

REMEMBER: THIS IS A BUSINESS!!!

Industry Assessment

In May 2010, you will be able to take the NCSF’s Industry Assessment to

become a

Certified Personal TrainerCertified Personal Trainer

Credentials + Experience = RespectCredentials + Experience = Respect

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Resume

Letter of Recommendation

Employability Profile

Industry Certification

Business Plan

Marketing Plan

Research

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