National Personal Training Institute, Tampa:
Are you searching for a state-approved personal trainer certification program in the Tampa FL area? Combining hands-on practical training with quality instruction from experienced tutors, the Personal Fitness Training Diploma provided by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful personal trainer. Located at 4320 W Gandy Blvd, our training center is convenient for students from St. Petersburg, Clearwater and throughout the Tampa Bay region. Day, evening, and weekend class are available. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify.
Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.
You will spend one half of your day in the classroom where you learn a variety of topics, including physiology, anatomy, nutrition, exercise, exercise programming, working with special populations. In addition, you will be exposed to the business side of being a personal trainer. The other half of the day, you will experience practical hands-on sessions, during which you learn an array of exercise techniques, as well as programming.
Course Content:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Health Screening & Fitness
- Strength Training Program Design
- Cardio Respiratory Fitness
- Musculoskeletal Injuries, Emergency Procedures & Injury Rehab
- Muscular Strength & Endurance
- Flexibility & Stretching- Nutrition
- Adherence & Motivation
- CPR & First Aid
- Special Health Concerns
- Fitness Center Etiquette
- Legal Guidelines & Business Management
- Fitness Sales and Marketing
- Fitness Center Sales & Marketing
- Personal Training Advertising & Marketing
- Current Events
- Communication & Teaching
- Fitness Director Position
- Final Review & Test (Practical)
- Final Review & Test (Theory)
- Practical - 50 hours