FITNESS TRAINER EDUCATION
Whether you’re an experienced fitness trainer or looking to start your journey as a fitness coach, you will need access to quality fitness education to not only learn new fitness knowledge but also get yourself certified. For those aspiring to be a fitness trainer, it is important to get yourself certified in your chosen area (PT or Group Fitness) for a start. For those already certified, it is also important to attend continuing education courses to stay updated and relevant.
Personal Trainer Certification
Here is a list of internationally recognised organisations that certify personal trainers. This ensures that your certification meets appropriate international standards. Topics you will learn in the Personal Training certification courses include topics on:
- Client Needs Assessment
- Fitness Assessment
- Program Design
- Exercise Physiology and Techniques
- Basic Nutrition
Personal Training certification organisations include:
- ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer certification
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer certification
- FISAF (Federation International of Sport, Aerobics & Fitness) Personal Trainer certification
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer certification
- NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Personal Trainer certification
Group Fitness Certification
Here is a list of internationally recognised organisations that certify group fitness instructors. This ensures that your certification meets appropriate international standards. Topics you will learn in the Group Fitness certification courses include topics on:
- How to design, choreograph and lead a group fitness class
- Exercise selection and sequencing
- Class participant safety
- Communication strategies and behavioural change
- How to adapt for special populations, like pregnant and senior participants
- Exercise Physiology and Techniques
- Basic Nutrition
Group Fitness certification organisations include:
- Les Mills – Initial Training
- ACE (American Council on Exercise) Group Fitness certification
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Group Fitness certification
- FISAF (Federation International of Sport, Aerobics & Fitness) Group Exercise certification
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Group Exercise Instructor certification