Wellness Courses > Personal Training

Course Name Personal Training
Course Number 9740
Grade/Meeting time 12 Alternating days, full year
Credit 1.0
Weight 1.0
Graduation Requirement Wellness
Prerequisite None
Special Consideration Student must be 18 years old to take the personal trainer test. Cost: $380 per student (optional) Includes textbook, online course access and certification exam.

 

Students may also take the course without paying the fee and complete for credit, but will be unable to sit for the certification exam.

Description:

This course is designed for students who have an interest in working in the fitness industry and will be operating in conjunction with the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer Program.  The NASM program is designed to engage students early in health and fitness, expose them to the career option of personal fitness training, and open up doors of opportunity for other career paths, such as: Personal Trainer, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, among others. The program concludes with the opportunity for students to obtain NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer Certification. The certification is an accredited certification that is nationally recognized across the country.