National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh:
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Philadelphia, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Brooklyn NY, Washington DC, Raleigh NC, Dallas & Houston TX among many others.
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. Gain a new career while getting in the best shape of your life!
In this course, you will cover:
- In-depth coverage of client evaluation and exercise program design
- Detailed anatomy and physiology instruction
- Detailed nutrition instruction
- Practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer
Course Content:
- Strength Training Program Design
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Nutrition
- Cardio Respiratory Fitness
- Musculoskeletal Injuries, Emergency Procedures & Injury Rehab
- Legal Guidelines & Business Management
- Health Screening & Fitness
- Flexibility & Stretching
- CPR & First Aid
- Fitness Sales and Marketing
- Muscular Strength & Endurance
- Adherence & Motivation
- Fitness Center Etiquette
- Fitness Center Sales & Marketing
- Current Events
- Communication & Teaching
- Personal Training Advertising & Marketing
- Fitness Director Position
- Special Health Concerns
- Final Review & Test (Theory)
- Final Review & Test (Practical)
- Practical Internship