Personal fitness trainers facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change in clients as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance and strength, and sports performance. 

  Occupational Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, have completed high school or equivalent and hold a current CPR/AED certification with live skills check. 

Information Unique to the Training

This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness and goals.

Courses to Complete

• Prerequisite Course
  None.
• Core Course 
  VOC-617 ACE Certification for Personal Fitness Trainer

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Approximate Number of Hours

60 hours 

Approximate Training Cost*

$574  

Licensure/Certification Earned

Students are prepared to take the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Exam.

Related Continuing Education Courses

AHE-303 Heartsaver CPR AED: Adult, Infant, Child

Estimated Hourly Wage**

$17 - 18/hr.

*Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees, etc.
**Wages are based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.