Personal Training
ACE Certified Personal Trainer RFTNS 1009 C01
This course prepares students for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Exam. ACE fitness certifications are NCCA accredited, setting the highest industry standards, and elevating the role of exercise professionals. Evidence-based exercise science is partnered with ACE's signature behavior change philosophy to create compassionate personal trainers who empower clients to live fit and healthy lifestyles. This course provides the theoretical knowledge and practical, relevant skills needed to design and apply unique exercise programs based on each client's goals, abilities, and needs. Students will gain an understanding of the personal trainer's responsibilities and ethics as well as their role within the healthcare continuum and in allied healthcare-plus the various avenues of career development. They will gain a thorough understanding of assessments, programming, and progressions necessary to create client programs that improve and maintain health, fitness, weight, body composition, and metabolism. Programming modifications for clients with various diseases, conditions, injuries, or stages in life, including youth, women during pregnancy, and older adults with be covered. Professional responsibilities and legal guidelines will be covered, including the ability to thrive on the business side of personal training. Legal guidelines and business considerations will be addressed, such as legal forms, insurance, record keeping, and risk management that protects clients, stakeholders, and the personal trainer.
Newtown Campus/$899/RFTNS 1009 C01
Hybrid Class - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to students.
The textbook, exam, and other optional study materials will be addressed on the first day of class and can be purchased after that time.
Starting in January 2024
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ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor RFTNS 8019 C01
This course prepares students for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Fitness Instructor Exam. ACE fitness certifications are NCCA accredited, setting the highest industry standards, and elevating the role of exercise professionals. Evidence-based fundamentals of group fitness are partnered with ACE's signature behavior change philosophy to create compassionate group fitness instructors who empower class participants to live fit and healthy lifestyles. An understanding of the role and scope of a Group Fitness Instructor, exercise and behavior-change principles, and the foundations of movement will be gained. Students will learn how to create choreography and manage the essential parts of a group fitness class, such as designing programs, structuring movements, and developing a class blueprint. important elements to consider including music, equipment, and apparel will be addressed. Participant learning styles, teaching multilevel classes, various teaching techniques, cueing strategies, and leadership considerations stemming from teaching outdoors, online, and working with participants with health considerations ranging from cardiac conditions to low-back pain will be covered. Onsite procedures, responsibilities, participant safety, injuries and medical emergencies, basics of nutrition, legal and professional guidelines, and the abundant employment opportunities that exist will be discussed.
Newtown Campus
Hybrid Class 9/20 - 12/15
Wednesdays – Zoom; Friday 9/22 – Zoom
Fridays 9/29-12/15 – Newtown Campus 1 - 2:30pm
(Some Fridays may be held on Zoom if the coursework does not require an in-person session at that time)
No Class: 11/22 & 11/24
Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to students.
The textbook, exam, and other optional study materials will be addressed on the first day of class and can be purchased after that time.