Training consists of the following:
| 3 sessions @ 3 hours each
- Core knowledge ......................... |
09 hours |
| 3 sessions
@ 3 hours each - Practical skill development......... |
09 hours |
| Certification
testing -Written & Practical competency........... |
06 hours
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Total
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24 hours
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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 four
(4)
weeks to learn, digest and be able to execute practical
skills. The test or certification exam both practical and
written are on the 4th week and are included in original
tuition costs! Please call 888-330-WITS(9487) for re-test
information.
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Senior Fitness National Certification:
This unique certification course provides you with knowledge
and practical skills for personal training of older adult
clients. Appropriate exercise program design, diseases
and specific physical conditions among older adults, are
just some of the topics covered in this 24-hour certification
course. Testing results given, but issuances of certification
depends on proof of current CPR. Prerequisite for issuance
of this certification is a degree and/or a national certified
personal trainer. People wanting to take the course for
their own knowledge are more than welcome, but may not
participate in the final exams. For more information check
out: www.witseducation.com * Call 1-888-330-9487 to order
required textbook for the course. This course qualifies
for
CEC’s for W.I.T.S.
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
"GAMUT: The AAHF Training Series – SrFit"
by American Academy of Health and Fitness
Older Adult - is advanced training for
Certified Personal Trainers who wish to work with the
older adult. As
a personal trainer, you need to know how to safely
and effectively serve this clientele. This
book and the W.I.T.S. program will become even more
important as the industry sets standards. As
the medical community and insurance companies begin
to recognize personal trainers as a viable option
for referring patients who need help with lifestyle
change, this textbook will enable trainers to participate
effectively. This is a required text for our
Older Adult certification course.
and may be obtained via the W.I.T.S.
Store Front
* 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.
W.I.T.S.
Continuing Education
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