The goal of this course is to prepare the student for a long-lasting and fruitful career as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). With this course, the students are given all of the tools and resources needed to become a successful fitness professional and positively impact the health and wellness of clients. The course will cover the following topics: Professional Development and Responsibility, Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching, Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts, Assessment, Exercise Technique and Training Instruction, and Program Design. Students will earn NASM Personal Trainer Certification.
The length of the course is one academic year and the student will earn 1 credit. The course aligns with the AZ CTE Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program of study.