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ACE Personal Training Preparation Course
Presented by: American Council on Exercise
Spring Semester Course
Dates: New dates coming this fall!
Time: TDB
Location: HLC
Description: 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 consultations/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 receive $100 off registration for the ACE CPT Exam via discount code.
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: $120
Early-bird registration: $90
Questions? Please contact Fitness at Fitness@nau.edu