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How to Become a Personal Trainer: Choosing the Right Certifications for Maximum Success

What would you look for in a Trainer?. CertificationsPersonality TraitsDegreeAvailability (at home/gym)Experience/Specialties. Where to Start?. Which certifications do you qualify to take?Which one is most relevant for what you want to do?Is it well recognized by the professionals you want to

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How to Become a Personal Trainer: Choosing the Right Certifications for Maximum Success

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    1. How to Become a Personal Trainer: Choosing the Right Certifications for Maximum Success Sarah Price, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Nutrition Certified Group Fitness Instructor University Recreation James Madison University

    2. What would you look for in a Trainer? Certifications Personality Traits Degree Availability (at home/gym) Experience/Specialties

    3. Where to Start? Which certifications do you qualify to take? Which one is most relevant for what you want to do? Is it well recognized by the professionals you want to be employed by? How much does it cost? Where can I take the exam? How long until I have to get re-certified? How many CEU’s do I need?

    4. Degrees in a related Field Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Exercise Leadership Athletic Training Kinesiology Biomechanics Health Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy Nursing Occupational Therapy Physicians Assistant Exercise Science Clinical Exercise Science Strength & Conditioning Nutrition Health Promotion Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Human Performance Physical Education Public/Community Health

    5. Accredited Certifications NCCA Wesbite National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Created in 1987 by NOCA to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification programs/organizations that assess professional competence. Recognized Organizations American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) American Council on Exercise (ACE) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)

    6. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) www.acsm.org Certified Personal Trainer Requirements CPR Certified High School Diploma/GED Workshops offered 1 Day = $129 3 Day = $375 Webinars Study Materials ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer 2nd Ed. ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Ed. ACSM’s certification Review 2nd Ed. Cost Members $219 Membership Full Privilege Student $80 Alliance Student $50 Non-member $279 Recertification 3 Years $30 45 CEUs Qualified to develop and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise.

    7. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) www.acsm.org Certified Health Fitness Specialist Requirements Associates or Bachelors in health related field CPR Certification Workshops Offered 2 day workshop Webinar Series $439 Mem $499 Non-Mem *Exam Included Study Materials ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Ed. ACSM’s certification Review 2nd Ed. ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 5th Ed. (6th?) Cost Members $219 Membership Full Privilege Student $80 Alliance Student $50 Non-member $279 Recertification 3 years $45 60 CEUs Qualified to work with special populations with medically controlled diseases who have been cleared by their physician for independent exercise

    8. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) www.nsca-cc.org NSCA-CPT Requirements 18 years old CPR Certification High School Diploma/GED Workshops offered None Study Materials NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training Various Packages Cost Members Computer $285 Paper/Pencil $235/270 Non-members Computer $405 Paper/Pencil $355/390 Memberships Certified Student $90 Non-Certified Student $95 Recertification 3 Years $45 6.0 CEUs Category A, B, C, & D Qualified to use an individualized approach to, assess, motivate, educate and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs.

    9. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) www.nsca-cc.org Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Requirements Bachelors Degree CPR Certification Workshops None offered Cost Computer Member $310 Non-member $430 Paper/Pencil Member $260/$295 Non-member $380/$415 Study Materials NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning 3rd Ed. Various Packages Recertification 3 Years $45 6.0 CEUs Qualified to apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance.

    10. American Council on Exercise (ACE) www.acefitness.org Certified Personal Trainer Requirements 18 years old CPR certification Workshops offered None Study Materials ACE Personal Trainer Manual: The Resource for Fitness Professionals 3rd Ed. Basic $150 Standard $300 Deluxe $350 Premier $400 Cost Computer $249 Paper/Pencil $219 Recertification Years $ CEUs Qualified to provide one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction.

    11. National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) www.nasm.org NASM CPT Requirements Workshops offered Intro to Personal Fitness Training Course $149 Essentials of Personal Fitness Training Live Workshop $249 Study Materials Standard $599 Starter $699 Plus $729 Premier $799 Cost $549 Recertification 2 Years $99 CEUs 2.0 Qualified to perform assessments, create individualized programs and progress your clients to their goals.

    12. World Instructor Training School (W.I.T.S.) www.witseducation.com Personal Trainer Certification Course Requirements CPR Certification Course Structure 5 weeks of class 15hrs lecture 15hrs practical training 20hrs internship (*30 starting June 1, 2009) 6th week written and practical testing Can count for 3 undergraduate credits Study Materials Fitness Professional’s Handbook 5th Ed. Cost Varies by school/location $705 with text at DCCC

    13. Other things to consider Which Certification Should I Earn? Requirements/Qualifications Recognized/Accredited Specific for what you want How Many Certifications Are Really Needed? Depends on Goals Specific trainings Jobs

    14. Got the Cert, Now What? Finding a facility to train Commercial Non-profit Recreation Corporate Free Lance Liability insurance Obtaining clients CEU’s Recertification

    15. Experience Work Experience Fitness Centers Internships Clinics Hospitals Personal Program Special Populations Youth Women Pre/Post-natal Elderly Chronic Diseases Training Techniques Functional Sport Specific Circuit Strength/Power Body Building Injury Prevention Pre/post-rehab

    16. Personality Traits Motivational Passionate Positive Counselor Psychologist Persistent Dependable Role Model Trustworthy Considerate Outgoing Approachable Patient Committed Good communication

    17. Questions or Comments? Contact Information Sarah Price price2se@jmu.edu 540-568-8724

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