NAFTA Personal Fitness Trainer Level I
Certification Details
NAFTAs Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Program includes a 4 day workshops that gives you the relevant skills that will assist in designing unique exercise programs based on your clients' goals, abilities and needs.
NAFTA's program includes:
TOPICS:
- Exercise Science
- Anatomy
- Exercise Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Biomechanics
- Health & Fitness Assessments
- Exercise Programming for Healthy Adults
- Principles of Nutrition & Weight Management
- Communication
- Behavioral Change
- Professional responsibilities and legal guidelines
Obtaining a NAFTA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification demonstrates to potential employers your commitment to the profession and is valid for two years from the date of issue. Personal Fitness Trainer certificants must hold current adult CPR and AED certification from a recognized provider.
Written Exam: 100 Questions Multiple Choice
Practical Exam: Fitness Assessments: Cardiorespiratory (sub-maximal); Muscular strength and endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition, Postural and Movement Screens
NAFTA is including the NAFTA CPR/AED course as part of our course packages! You will be required to complete the online course prior to receiving Certification.
NAFTA does not offer refunds, transfers nor course credits for any purchase or incomplete course.
Participants have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the course. If not completed within the 90 days, you can request a 30-day extension but it must be requested prior to the 90 day expiration date.
Requirements
The following eligibility requirements have been implemented for the certification exam:
- Have completed high school (or equivalent).
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must hold adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification and it must be current at the time of the exam. Those submitting proof of CPR with their application will be exempt from future CPR audits, up to the expiration date of the certification. (You may sit for the exam without proof of CPR; however, you will not receive your exam results until you provide proof of current CPR certification.)
- Hold a current CPR/AED certification with a live skills check.
- You must hold current certification in Basic First Aid and it must be current at the time of the exam. Those submitting proof of First Aid Certification with their application will be exempt from future audits, up to the expiration date of the certification. (You may sit for the exam without proof of First Aid Certification; however, you will not receive your exam results until you provide proof of current First Aid certification.)
- Present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID)
Recertification
To get recertified in this certification you either need to earn 15 CEU's or take a new certification workshop. To apply for recertification, please log in to your account.
