National Personal Training Institute, Chicago area:
Do you want an exciting and rewarding career as a health and fitness professional? Earning the Personal Fitness Training diploma offered by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) will provide you with a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Lisle IL, just west of Chicago.
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).If you are an aspiring Personal Fitness Training or Professional, then NPTI can help you make a successful career! Our innovative diploma program 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. This training also will prepare you to sit for a certification exam and become a certified personal trainer.
Student Testimonial:
"NPTI is a great learning experience. Everyone that is associated with the school is great and extremely helpful. The teachers know what they are doing and love what they do. I have definitely learned from the best. The students are also a great time to be around. I have already learned so much and NPTI makes me want to learn more."
- Scott, NPTI Graduate
Course Content:
This program provides in-depth coverage of client evaluation and exercise program design, detailed nutrition instruction and detailed anatomy and physiology instruction.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Nutrition
- Cardio Respiratory Fitness
- Health Screening & Fitness
- CPR & First Aid
- Flexibility & Stretching
- Muscular Strength & Endurance
- Musculoskeletal Injuries, Emergency Procedures & Injury Rehab
- Strength Training Program Design
- Fitness Center Etiquette
- Fitness Center Sales & Marketing
- Fitness Sales and Marketing
- Fitness Director Position
- Adherence & Motivation
- Communication & Teaching
- Current Events
- Legal Guidelines & Business Management
- Personal Training Advertising & Marketing
- Special Health Concerns
- Final Review & Test (Practical)
- Final Review & Test (Theory)
- Practical Internship