Course Overview
The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Course is designed to prepare aspiring fitness professionals for the NSCA-CPT certification exam. This course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of personal training, ensuring candidates are well-equipped to become success health and fitness professionals. This course consists of a seminar to provide an overview of the topics pertinent to the exam, and lectures with tutorials to further discuss key concepts in the domain of client consultation and assessment, program planning, exercise techniques, and safety, emergency procedures and legal issues.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental exercise science principles, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and bioenergetics
Explain the relationship between exercise and the body’s response and adaptation
Analyse and interpret fitness rest results to identify strengths and areas for improvement based on client’s fitness level
Create well-structured and periodised exercise programs that align with specific client goals and training objectives
Apply exercise programming principles to design workout routines tailored to specific client scenarios
Develop strategies to integrate cardiovascular and resistance training into comprehensive fitness regimens for different populations
Critique and modify exercise programs based on client feedback and progress evaluations
Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition recommendations in supporting clients’ performance and health goals
Assess and improve personal coaching and communication skills to enhance client motivation and adherence
Demonstrate competency in applying training techniques and exercise modifications through hands-on training
Assess the business aspects of personal training, identifying potential legal and ethical challenges and proposing appropriate solutions.