Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma with Certifications – Do You Have What It Takes?
Industry Certification by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) are an integral part of the career training and preparation.
Fitness trainers utilize a variety of techniques, including cardio, strength and stretching. Proper training in these techniques is required to ensure client safety and wellness. ATI’s Personal Fitness Trainer Program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully become a certified trainer. A career opportunity for your future – If this interests you read on!
What is a Personal Fitness Trainer?
Personal Fitness Trainers are fitness professionals who specialize in exercise prescription and instruction, and also provide nutritional information. PFTs help clients improve their fitness, prevent and recover from injuries, and increase their overall health by teaching proper exercise techniques and providing motivation and encouragement. If you are passionate about fitness and a healthy lifestyle and you enjoy helping others, then a career as a Personal Fitness Trainer might be right for you!
- What is the job outlook for Personal Fitness Trainers? The health & fitness industry is growing in the U.S., and the need for qualified, skilled, and experienced fitness professionals has been steadily increasing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment for PFTs is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will account for more than 57,000 new jobs as Personal Fitness Trainers!
- Where do PFTs work? Personal Fitness Trainers work in a variety of workplaces from gyms, health clubs, recreation centers, yoga and pilates studios, cruise ships, resorts, educational institutions, and private practices. Personal Fitness Trainers may also be self-employed, and now- more than ever before- PFTs can work remotely, utilizing technology to deliver virtual training sessions.
Why choose ATI for your training to be a Personal Fitness Trainer?
With ATI, you can train to join this rewarding field in as few as 10 months! ATI’s Personal Fitness Trainer program is a comprehensive, focused program providing the knowledge and skills necessary to enter this growing field. At ATI, you will learn:
- How to create safe and effective exercise techniques
- How to perform fitness assessments
- How to create workout plans based on assessment findings
- Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Philosophy, Strength and Conditioning, Corrective Exercise Techniques, and Supplementation
- Business and Sales, including online marketing
Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to obtain the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification.
If you are passionate about fitness and enjoy helping people improve their health, then a career as a Personal Fitness Trainer might be right for you. At ATI you can get the training you need to begin an exciting new career as a Personal Fitness Trainer!
ATI Advantages: Why Choose Us
- Fast – we empower our students to graduate in a short amount of time, which saves students both time and money
- Focused – we deliver only the most industry-relevant, hands-on courses and skills to our students
- High Growth – we offer programs in some of the fastest-growing fields around
- Friendly – we welcome our students into a caring and supportive learning environment
- Community – we foster a family-like atmosphere in order to ensure that each student is a valued member of a tightly-knit community of supportive teachers, career counselors, and fellow students
- Accreditation – we are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency
- Financial Support – financial aid is available to those who qualify
