Become certified

Become a certified personal trainer or group exercise instructor

Presented by: American Council on Exercise

ACE personal training preparation course

Dates: September 25 – November 13, 2019

Time: Wednesday nights, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Health and Learning Center Room 2407

The ACE Personal Training Preparation course is an 8-week course designed for people who aspire to become a certified Personal Trainer. This course has been developed with both lecture and practical components, to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience that will enable you to become a fitness professional. Topics include: basic and functional anatomy, applied exercise physiology, client consulations/assessments, program design principles, resistance training, cardiovascular training, form and technique instruction, and more!

*Please note that this course does not actually certify you as an ACE Personal Trainer, in order to sit for the exam you would need to register for the exam through the ACE website (Enrolled participants will also receive 20% off the costs for the ACE CPT Exam).

Participants who successfully complete the course will have the opportunity to apply to our Personal Training program and participate in our interview process, however employment is not guaranteed.

Cost: $150/general

Questions? Please contact Fitness at Fitness@nau.edu