Personal Training Schools

How to Become a Personal Trainer

• Becoming a personal training requires successful completion of coursework, and certification by the entity governing the candidate's practice area. Personal training instruction can be completed partially online, but a classroom component is required. Most personal training schools require at least 500 hours of instruction. The United States Department of Labor lists personal trainers as one of the fastest growing career fields. Tuition for personal training schools varies, with students paying approximately $5,000 on average for the course.

  Personal training instruction involves not only physical exercise, but related classes as well. Students should expect to learn weight management, physiology, exercise equipment repair, and nutritional techniques as a part of the curriculum.

Personal Training Certification

• The National Personal Training Institute offers an overview of course styles and offerings. This personal training school also offers use of a wellness center, and job placement assistance. Students are required to complete 200 hours of hands-on training. The average time to complete the personal trainer coursework is six months. Schools are located in nearly 30 major cities around the United States. For additional information about the National Personal Training Institute, visit the second link in the Resources section..

  The CNI California Personal Fitness Training School is located in the Costa Mesa area of Orange County. This personal training school requires a 48-week commitment from students. Instructors conduct in-gym training sessions and classroom lectures. Educational workbooks are included in the class fees, and prepare potential personal trainers to pass the National Strength and Conditioning Association assessments. The successful completion of this training course will allow students to hold positions such as personal fitness counselors, aerobic or Pilates instructors, exercise technicians, and weight training coaches. Both day and evening classes are available. Financial assistance is offered to qualifying adult learners. For additional information visit the first link in the Resources section.

Personal Training Schools

• Heritage College in Denver, Colorado, also offers a certification course for personal trainers. Students will participate in a rigorous cardiovascular exercise course, injury rehabilitation, nutrition classes, weight lifting, aerobic, and exercise equipment use and repair classes. This personal training school offers financial assistance, and career planning services.

  The American Academy of Personal Training is located in Boston. Students will complete a 260-hour course, which include both classroom study and hands on practicum. Training specifics at this personal training school includes biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and exercise prescription. The three-month program is offered during days and in the evening. Payments plans can be arranged in advance, with discounts offered for firefighters, police officers, and military personnel.

Personal Training Internships and Job Placement

• The MTTI Wellspring personal training school in Kansas offers multiple wellness training classes. Massage training and nutritional education certificates can complement personal trainer courses. A six-month course of hands-on and classroom training is required. Students are offered internship positions in area health clubs and spa during their training. Job placement services and financial aid are offered at this personal training school.

Personal Training Boot Camp

• ATI Career Training Center in Dallas offers a state of the art new fitness facility for personal training classes. Students will participate in 300 hours of training, which includes anatomy, business practices, kinesiology, and physiology. Successful completion of a one-week boot camp at the Professional Fitness Institute in Las Vegas is required, and included in tuition cost. For additional information visit the third link in the Resources section.