NASM/AFAA PREP COURSES
Become a Certified Personal Trainer Or Fitness Instructor
Fitness & Wellness offers you the opportunity to become a certified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor each year. Both courses will prepare participants for the NCCA accredited National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer and Athletic & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Fitness Instructor certification exams. No experience necessary.
These courses are not for academic credit. Each course requires a substantial time commitment both in and out of class.
Unlock your potential! Become a NCCA accredited and nationally recognized certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
NASM personal trainer prep courses are offered in the Spring and Summer semesters.
Info Session: 1/20/26 from 4:00-4:30PM
Registration Deadline: 2/2/26
Start Date: 2/3/26
End Date: 4/30/26
Class Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00-5:30PM
Course Format: Virtual course lectures via Microsoft Teams and online modules (required) with optional in-person practical sessions. Class participants will be sent a link to join lectures. Lectures are recorded.
Additional Course Features:
- NASM full online study system (includes modules for each chapter, practice quizzes, videos, audio files, sample materials, content area study guides, and access to schedule the certification exam)
- Hard copy of the NASM Personal Trainer book
- NASM digital library of exercise technique demonstration
- Live lectures (these will also be recorded in case you miss a day or need to go back to review) from experienced, NASM certified personal trainers
- Opportunities for practical application of content
- Direct access to the course instructors (Fitness & Wellness Staff & NASM certified personal trainers)
- Cohort-based course: learn with your friends!
- Resume/interview preparation and job placement assistance
Cost (No refunds provided):
- $649 ($100 course operating fee and $549 NASM certification course and exam fee) Note: retail pricing for this course is $899.
Contact Brody Couch, Assistant Director for Fitness, with questions.
Unlock your potential! Become a NCCA accredited and nationally recognized certified group fitness instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
AFAA group fitness instructor prep courses are currently on hold, but are typically offered in the Fall and Summer semesters.
Info Session: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Class Time: TBD
Course Format: Hybrid course in-person lectures (or via Microsoft Teams) and online modules (required) with in-person practice. Lectures are recorded.
Additional Course Features:
- AFAA full online study system (includes modules for each chapter, practice quizzes, videos, audio files, sample materials, content area study guides, and access to schedule the certification exam)
- Hard copy of the AFAA group fitness instructor book
- Live lectures (these will also be recorded in case you miss a day or need to go back to review) from experienced, certified group fitness instructors
- Opportunities for practical application of content
- Direct access to the course instructors (Fitness & Wellness Staff & certified group fitness instructors)
- Cohort-based course: learn with your friends!
- Resume/interview preparation and job placement assistance
Cost (No refunds provided):
- $449 ($100 course operating fee and $349 AFAA certification course and exam fee)
Contact Lisa Williamson, Associate Director for Fitness, Well-being & Student Engagement, with questions.