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: January 2024
Registration Deadline: TBD
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Class Times: TBD
Course Format: Hybrid course virtual lectures via Zoom and online modules (required) with in-person practice (not required). Class participants will be sent a Zoom link to join lectures. Lectures are recorded.
Provided Materials:
- 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)
- A hard copy of the NASM Personal Trainer book
- NASM digital library of exercise technique demonstration
- Live presentations or Zoom lectures (these will also be recorded in case you miss a day or need to go back to review) from experienced, certified professionals and opportunities for practical application of content
- Direct access to the course instructors (F&W Professional Staff & certified personal trainers) for questions
- Added to the course GroupMe so you can arrange study times with others
Cost (No refunds provided):
- $649 ($100 course operating fee and $549 NASM certification course and exam fee) Note: retail pricing on this course is $999.
Contact Lisa Williamson, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness, 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 offered in the Fall and Summer semesters.
Register for a free info session: Tuesday, 8/29 4:30-5PM
Registration Deadline: 9/1
Start Date: 9/5
End Date: 11/16
Class Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:30PM
Course Format: Hybrid course in-person lectures (or via Microsoft Teams) and online modules (required) with in-person practice. Lectures are recorded.
Provided Materials:
- 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)
- A hard copy of the AFAA Group Fitness Instructor book
- Live presentations or Zoom lectures (these will also be recorded in case you miss a day or need to go back to review) from experienced, certified professionals and opportunities for practical application of content
- Direct access to the course instructors (F&W Professional Staff & certified group fitness instructors) for questions
- Added to the course GroupMe so you can arrange study times with others
Cost (No refunds provided):
- $319 ($100 course operating fee and $219 NASM certification course and exam fee)
Contact Dana Kiger, Graduate Assistant for Fitness & Wellness, with questions.
Fitness & Wellness offers you the opportunity to become a certified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor each year. Both courses are 12 weeks long and 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.
Note: These courses are not for academic credit. Each course requires a substantial time commitment both inside and outside of class.