Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Your AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer online certification combines the most current science with over 35 years of experience and leadership in the fitness industry. We’ll cover these key topics to get you prepared. - The Human Body & Exercise Physiology - Behavior Modification and Communication Skills - Fitness Screening, Health Assessment and Injury Prevention - The Basics of Nutrition and Weight Management
Duration
You must complete the program within one (1) year of your enrollment date.
Credits
Not specified
Cost
$499
Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply behavior modification techniques to support client adherence using evidence-based communication strategies in one-on-one training settings.Developing
- Hands-onPerform comprehensive fitness screenings and health assessments following industry-standard protocols to establish client baselines.Developing
- KnowledgeApply injury prevention strategies and exercise modifications when working with clients with varying fitness levels and limitations.Developing
- KnowledgeApply weight management concepts to support client goal setting using evidence-based guidelines while adhering to professional boundaries.Developing
- MindsetEngage clients through effective interpersonal communication to build rapport and foster long-term training relationships.Developing
- Hands-onDemonstrate proper exercise techniques and form to ensure client safety and exercise effectiveness during training sessions.Developing
- MindsetRespect professional scope of practice and ethical boundaries when providing fitness guidance and making referrals to allied health professionals.Developing
- KnowledgeExplain exercise physiology principles and their application to human body systems when designing fitness programs for diverse clients.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify potential injury risks and contraindications to exercise during pre-participation screening and ongoing client monitoring.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain basic nutrition principles and their relationship to fitness goals within scope of practice as a fitness professional.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply exercise physiology concepts to human body movement in personal training contexts
- Implement behavior modification techniques in client communication contexts
- Conduct fitness screening and health assessments for injury-prevention planning
- Apply nutrition and weight-management basics in personal training settings
- Integrate scientific principles from current fitness research into training practice
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Currently certified AFAA instructors will earn 1.5 CEU credits upon the successful completion of this course. A valid photo ID and CPR/AED certification are required at the time of your exam. *Testing equipment requirements: webcam, microphone, and internet connection. The Personal Fitness Trainer certification includes: - Learn at your own pace with 14 on-line video lectures - Personal Fitness Trainer downloadable study guide - Sample multiple-choice test questions - An independently monitored and authenticated online exam, 120 multiple choice questions - AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer certification (upon passing the online exam and providing proof of a current CPR/AED certification).
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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