Training consists of the following:
| 5 sessions @ 3 hours each
- Core knowledge ......................... |
15 hours |
| 5 sessions @
3 hours each - Practical skill development......... |
15 hours |
| Internship sessions [Scheduled
to your convenience]............. |
20 hours |
| Certification
testing -Written & Practical skill competency........... |
03 hours
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Total
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53 hours
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Special Note: It
is suggested that if you have absolutely no background
in any type of fitness, that you try and take the Introduction
to Personal Trainer Course to prepare you for the challenging
certification courses.
Special
Note: Our courses are offered at many colleges,
community education centers and health clubs around the
country. Some courses run week nights 06:30 pm to 09:30
pm on either a Monday / Wednesday or a Tuesday / Thursday
schedule.
Other courses are on weekends, one (1) day for six (6)
hours each week. The main focus is 6 hours a week for
six (6) weeks
to learn, digest and be able to execute practical skills.
The test or certification exam both practical and written
are on the 6th week and are included in original tuition
costs!
Please call 888-330-WITS(9487) for re-test information.
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PERSONAL TRAINING CORE KNOWLEDGE:
- Exercise Physiology(the study of the ways the cells
and tissues of the body function during exercise)
- Anatomy (the study of the structure of the body
and its relationships of the body parts to each other)
- Kinesiology (the study of the principles of mechanics
and anatomy in relation to human movement)
- Nutrition
- Health Screening
- Testing & Evaluation
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Flexibility
- Special Populations
- Adherence
- Motivation
- Communication
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Legal Guidelines
 PERSONAL TRAINING PRACTICAL:
* All of the following involve drills to learn your
trade and make your mistakes with your fellow students, rather
than on an unsuspecting client.
A Show, Tell, & Do format!
- Evaluating yourclients;
- Medical History's, Fitness screenings and liability
issues
- Interview techniques and goal selections
- Fitness testing protocols
- Biomechanics of Exercise;
- Terminology uses for program design
- Equipment Usages;
- Free weights and tubing
- Machines (Universal, Nautilus, etc)
- Weight Training Techniques;
- Breaking plateaus
- Super sets, pyramids
- Origins of all techniques for modifications
- Business protocols and handouts
Unique Extra's for your success in the W.I.T.S. course:
- Student workbook (included no charge).
- Student study guide (included no charge).
- Study video tapes (30% off).
- Review option: sit in on the course for a second time,
if you did not pass the first time only $100.00 fee.
- Retest: ONLY a $50.00 fee.
- Permanent year round sites nationwide.
The textbook is
Fitness Professional's Handbook-5th Edition
Author Edward Howley, B. Franks
and may be obtained via the W.I.T.S.
Store Front
The store front has retired exams and
preparatory
review video's and DVD's
to assist as study tools.
* Adult CPR is required for the certification to
be issued. It may be completed before or after
the course and the exams. Results will be issued
but no certificate without the proof of CPR.
* NO REFUNDS. TRANSFERS ONLY.
HOMEWORK
W.I.T.S. Personal Fitness Trainer
Reading Assignments
Readings and outlines are from the Fitness
Professional's Handbook-5th Edition.
(You are responsible for the material in these chapters,
so stay ahead and commit time each night)
Core Knowledge lectures require you read the following
each week;
Week 1 Lecture
One - Chapter 1, 3, 28
Week 2 Lecture
Two - Chapter 28, 27
Week 3 Lecture
Three - Chapter 27, 7
Week 4 Lecture
Four - Chapter 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17
Week 5 Lecture
Five - Chapter 14, 22, 26
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Practical labs require you read the following each
week:
Week 1 Practical
One Chapters 5,
6, 10
Week 2 Practical
Two Chapters 13,
27
Week 3 Practical
Three Chapter 12
Week 4 Practical
Four Chapter 12
Review
Week 5 Practical
Five Chapter 26
Week 6 One
class Written
and Practical Skills Testing
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