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CERTIFICATION COURSES OFFERED 

Certified Personal Training Level I: Theory:

 Level I personal training teaches the fundamentals of exercise and fitness program design. Learn how to

  • safely and effectively design cardiovascular and strength training programs for healthy populations.
  • Assess posture and balance
  • Identify weak muscles in the closed kinetic chain

This is a two-day seminar covering fitness theory. Level I includes basic anatomy, exercise physiology, basic nutrition, dieting and weight loss techniques, standard health screening and assessment.  The certification exams are scheduled by appointment for local seminars (Minnesota only). Exams can be taken at the trainer's convenience on-site in our testing facility. Exams can be taken on the day after the course for distance learners. Course cost is only $299 which includes:

  • Two-day educational seminar
  • Certification examination fees included
  • Text Manual
  • Student Powerpoint note book
  • Continuing education credits 1.9 (19 hours) for NIHS, ATKA and ABMP
  • Exam taken by appointment within 120 days

The manual may be purchased separately for $39.95.

Self Study exam package add $40.00 This can be purchased first day of training

Dates Offered: Minnesota

    All courses are 9-6:00pm unless otherwise stated

1. Next session TBA Call for Dates (651) 276-8818

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Personal Training Level II: Practical Guide to hands-on personal training. Learn Assessment techniques, BOSU ball, Fitness ball, Foam Rollers, Bands, Manual, and Functional Strength Training techniques, posture assessment and the NIHS BOSU analysis. Learn how to use the balance test to determine weak kinetic chain links, correct postural problems and promote progressive and effective training techniques. Only $249.00 (Includes seminar and final exam)

Dates Offered: Minnesota (Call to register seats are limited)

        All Courses Are 9-5:30pm Unless Otherwise Stated

  1. TBA

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Certified Senior Fitness Specialist/Special Populations: A level III course designed for personal trainers, activity directors and anyone working with both healthy and dependent seniors. Learn about:

  • Strength and cardiovascular program design for seniors
  • Common physical problems and aging issues
  • Exercise program design for chronic disease and disability 
  • Frailty
  • Effects of common medications on exercise
  • Fall prevention
  • Balance training

Learn how to design effective and safe exercise programs for this growing population.

Course cost $440.00 if registering less than 1 week before course. SAVE $100 on Early Bird Sign-up. Discount for pre-registration ($100). Total cost $340.00. Includes:

  • 1.9 (19 hours) Continuing Education credits from NIHS, ABMP, AKTA.  
  • Two-day educational seminar
  • Certification examination
  • Student powerpoint notebook
  • Text manual 
  • Research abstracts booklet  Call 651-276-8818 for more information.

Dates Offered: Minnesota  

   All courses are 9am-6:00pm unless otherwise stated

1. Not Scheduled yet. Students may order materials online and register for the exam. Seminar is not required for taking certification examination.

  

 

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