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U.S.F.I.T. Personal
Trainer
Professional Foundations Training
Review the essential skills needed to successfully launch your career as a personal fitness  trainer. This certificate training will cover the topics of communication, fitness foundations in personal training, assessment and screening, principals and elements of exercise program design, as well as provide opportunities to put theory to practice with case studies and practical demonstrations. This is primarily a practical based program. Completion of all workshops is required for sitting of the written exam to earn a certificate of completion.
The Process of Personal Training
Learn the essentials skills, traits, and qualities a top notch trainer should possess as well as important communication tactics when working with individuals in a fitness setting. This session will also include the stages of a personal trainer-client relationship and suggested skills a trainer should possess during each phase of personal training.
Fitness Foundations in Exercise
Grasp the anatomy and general physiology of the body during exercise. Participants will review the cardio-respiratory, muscular, and skeletal systems and how exercise affects them, as well as discuss types of training and exercise modes for improving physical fitness.
Essentials of Screening and Evaluation
Discuss the benefits and goals of fitness evaluation and review the components necessary for a comprehensive assessment. Topics covered will include methods for testing, test termination, and utilizing normative tables and assessment data to determine the client’s current level of fitness.
Principles and Guidelines for Exercise Program Design
Review the basic principles for programming exercise for the apparently healthy adult, and the critical elements needed to create a well-rounded fitness program. Guidelines for cardio-respiratory, muscular strength/endurance, plus flexibility training will be covered and also practiced in the form of case studies.
Strength and Flexibility Training
Foundational exercises will be practiced and demonstrated using the proper communication skills discussed in earlier sessions. Participants will be introduced to a grid of several common strength and flexibility exercises and allowed the opportunity to practice their personal training skills with a partner using proper demonstration, teaching, and spotting skills. Instructor feedback will be available throughout this interactive session.
Practical & Theory Examination Administered.
Required Reading: FIT Launch PT Foundations Workbook.
Suggested Reading: ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 3rd ed., ISBN#1-890720-14-
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Participants who successfully finish this intensive will qualify as a traveling fitness pro for Fit Bodies Inc. and Fit to Travel (www.fitnessprotravel.com). Program affiliation with Healthy Gatherings Educators is also available upon completion. Qualifications to operate as a personal trainer will vary from facility to facility. Certification through the American Council on Exercise and/or National Strength and Conditioning Association is strongly encouraged. A Certificate of Course Completion will be provided for full attendance and success completion of program exam. Tested knowledge will be based upon workbook and classroom lecture.
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Workbook will be shipped to home for pre-course preparation upon registration.
Next Scheduled U.S. Fitness Instructor Training: (also see Fit Beach)
TBD
Wednesdays 9:30a-12:00p
Snohomish, WA
Fee: $350.00
Space is limited
See also USFIT Group Fitness Instructor Foundations
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