Course Offerings

Turn a love for fitness into a viable career! This nationally-accredited course prepares you to take the Personal Trainer Certification exam given by the American Council of Exercise (ACE) - and to become a skilled personal trainer! You'll learn about the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model for designing individualized programs based on clients' health, fitness levels, and goals.

Course Objectives

understand the basic components of Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and applied sciences (behavioral, managerial, clerical) relative to Personal Training.

be able to safely prescribe workout regimens for apparently healthy individuals.

understand the psychological and physiological factors involving adopting a workout regimen.

Outline of Instruction

Human Anatomy

Exercise Physiology

Nutrition

Leadership and Implementation

Program Design

Contact Hours

36

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

ACE-Aertified Personal Trainer

Website

acefitness.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This course prepares students to become skilled personal trainers and prepares them for Personal Exercise (ACE). The course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Required: ACE Personal Trainer Textbook - The Exercise Professionals Guide to Personal Training (6th edition)
https://www.acefitness.org/acestore/p-2040-ace-personal-trainer-textboo…
Optional: ACE Personal Trainer Study Companion - The Exercise Professionals Guide to Personal Training Study Companion (6th edition)
https://www.acefitness.org/acestore/p-2044-ace-personal-trainer-study-c…

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/a

Requirements for Successful Completion

85% attendance
Receive over 70% Final Course Grade

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Those seeking to become certified Personal Trainers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Fitness Trainer

Related Courses

HEA-3010D3

Course Contact Information

Allied Health Office https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]