Become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer

As individuals, employers and health organizations become more aware of the role physical fitness plays in health and longevity, career opportunities for personal trainers are on the rise. Certifications such as those offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) can provide an efficient route to a personal trainer career. This 100% online course will provide you with the health, fitness, nutrition, and human movement knowledge needed to earn the NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential.

Job Outlook for Personal Trainers
Certified Personal Trainer FAQs

HOW DO PERSONAL TRAINERS HELP THEIR CLIENTS?

Personal trainers provide information, motivation and guidance for individuals and groups who want to maintain or improve their health. Personal trainers may address diet and nutrition, exercise and mental and emotional wellbeing as part of their regimes. Many personal trainers work with individual clients, while others affiliate with health-related organizations.

IS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT FOR A PERSONAL TRAINING CAREER?

Yes. Certification is extremely important due to the close working relationship with clients, their health and their physical abilities. This requires domain-expert knowledge as well as discretion and trustworthiness. Earning a certification such as the NASM’s CPT indicates to clients, prospective employers and partners that a personal trainer meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

WHERE DO PERSONAL TRAINERS WORK?

Personal trainers may work in private or public settings. Some work in clients’ homes or private offices. Others are affiliated with health clubs, clinics or sports-related groups and facilities. Still others may work in hospitals, retirement communities or other group settings.

Course Objectives

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.

Curriculum
Instructors

This is a self-paced course. However, support will be provided through email, online forms and phone.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

 

Questions? Please contact us at 559.688.3130 or trainingcenter@cos.edu