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).
Info Session: Contact Brody Couch, Assistant Director for Fitness
Registration Deadline: 5/11/2026
Start Date: 5/12/2026
End Date: 7/30/2026
Class Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:00-3:30PM
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).
Info Session: Contact Carson Kalichak, Coordinator for Fitness
Registration Deadline: 5/8/2026
Start Date: 5/11/2026
End Date: 6/5/2026
Class Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00-11:30AM
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 Carson Kalichak, Coordinator for Fitness, with questions.