Personal Trainer

Seattle Central Community College
Office of Continuing and Professional Education

Become a Personal Trainer

This FREE 1-hour Personal Fitness training orientation will provide information for those interested in the fitness profession or in becoming a fitness trainer. Includes brief overview of industry and professional trends, while allowing ample time for a Q&A session. Covers personal training, group exercise, senior fitness, children's fitness and aqua fitness.

Prepare for the National Boards and join this exciting field. Be apart of what ABC NEWS.com states as the 4th hottest job in the US at a national average of $25 an hour.

OVERVIEW	Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge, get all the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This challenging course is taught over a 5-week period for better retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 6th week. Fifteen hours of “hands on” practical training prepares you to actually work with clients one on one. A 30-hour internship will prepare you to work successfully in the fitness field. This is a great opportunity to network with employers, while getting valuable experience. This is unlike any other certification program in the fitness industry. Topics to be covered: Fundamentals of Anatomy Nutrition & Weight Control Fitness Testing Exercise & Pregnancy Exercise Physiology Biomechanics & Applied Kinesiology Health Screening Adherence & Motivation Musculoskeletal Injuries Biomechanics of Exercise Weight Training Techniques Evaluating your Clients Equipment Usages *An active CPR CARD along with the completed forms for your 20 hour internship finalizes your requirements for national certification.
TUITION	$499
SCHEDULE	Begins Oct. 30th, 2010. 6 Sessions.
LOCATION	Seattle Central Community College Campus \| DIRECTIONS & MAP
INSTRUCTOR	Taught by Local Personal Trainers
MORE INFORMATION	Visit www.learnatcentral.org. Call (206) 587-5448. Call 1.888.330.9487 to order the required textbook and start reading ASAP. More information at www.witseducation.com.

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