Personal Trainer Diploma Program in Chicago IL

National Personal Training Institute, Chicago:
Conveniently situated in downtown Chicago IL, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a leading personal trainer school. We provide a comprehensive state-approved Personal Fitness Training Diploma that aims to equip you with the education, skills and insight to become a valued professional as a personal trainer, ready to enter the workforce. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education! Day, evening, and weekend class are available. NPTI has a total of 31 schools throughout the U.S. so you can be sure to find a program near you.

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.

Course Content:
- Strength Training Program Design - 145 hours
- Human Anatomy & Physiology - 100 hours
- Nutrition - 100 hours
- Cardio Respiratory Fitness - 24 hours
- Musculoskeletal Injuries, Emergency Procedures & Injury Rehab - 10 hours
- Legal Guidelines & Business Management - 8 hours
- Health Screening & Fitness - 8 hours
- Flexibility & Stretching - 6 hours
- CPR & First Aid - 5 hours
- Fitness Sales and Marketing - 4 hours
- Muscular Strength & Endurance - 3 hours
- Adherence & Motivation - 3 hours
- Fitness Center Etiquette - 3 hours
- Fitness Center Sales & Marketing - 3 hours
- Current Events - 3 hours
- Communication & Teaching - 2 hours
- Personal Training Advertising & Marketing - 2 hours
- Fitness Director Position - 2 hours
- Special Health Concerns - 2 hours
- Final Review & Test (Theory) - 9 hours
- Final Review & Test (Practical) - 8 hours
- Practical - 50 hours