Kansas City Personal Trainer Certification
Course
Become a Personal Trainer
The course prepares individuals to provide personal fitness
programs for apparently healthy individuals. The course is
designed to give students the theoretical and practical experience
needed for a successful career foundation within the fitness
industry.
The course will provide:
The course materials are directly based on the National Strength
and Condition Association (NSCA) standards and guidelines.
Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to sit for
the NSCA-CPT exam. The course also serves well as a basic
introduction to other fitness careers.
Our program includes:
Courses:
• 120 Hour Anatomy I and II
• 120 Hour Nutrition I and II
• 200 Hour Personal Trainer Institute
• 60 Hour Business and Ethics
• 60 Hour Lifestyle Coaching
• 80 Hour Practicum
• 8 Hour CPR
The course prepares individuals to provide personal fitness
programs for apparently healthy individuals. The course is
designed to give students the theoretical and practical experience
needed for a successful career foundation within the fitness
industry.
The course will provide:
- Personal lectures and individual coaching for practical skills
- Study materials to prepare for the exam
- Getting started resources and career placement advisement
The course materials are directly based on the National Strength
and Condition Association (NSCA) standards and guidelines.
Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to sit for
the NSCA-CPT exam. The course also serves well as a basic
introduction to other fitness careers.
Our program includes:
- Pilates and yoga training
- Sports training
- Sports nutrition
- Fitness therapy
Courses:
• 120 Hour Anatomy I and II
• 120 Hour Nutrition I and II
• 200 Hour Personal Trainer Institute
• 60 Hour Business and Ethics
• 60 Hour Lifestyle Coaching
• 80 Hour Practicum
• 8 Hour CPR
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650 Hour Personal Training Certification
Q: What is NSCA?
A: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an
international, nonprofit, educational association representing
personal trainers, strength training and conditioning professionals,
sports science researchers, athletic trainers, sports medicine
therapists and physicians, students and others interested in fitness
and strength and conditioning activities and their relationship to
overall sports and fitness performance. Link to NSCA's Handbook.
Q: What does a personal trainer do?
Personal trainers are health/fitness professionals who, using an
individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate and train clients
regarding their health and fitness needs. They design safe and
effective exercise programs, provide the guidance to help clients
achieve their personal health/fitness goals and respond
appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of
expertise, personal trainers refer clients to other health care
professionals when appropriate.
Q: Who is the NSCA-CPT exam for?
A: The NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification
was developed in 1993 for professionals who work one-on-one with
their clients in a variety of environments, including health/fitness
clubs, wellness centers, schools and clients' homes. The exam
thoroughly tests the knowledge and skills that are necessary to
successfully train both active and sedentary physically healthy
individuals, as well as individuals with special needs.
Q: Is the certification well known and respected?
A: The certification is accepted by employers nationally. Today,
more than 8,000 fitness professionals hold this prestigious
credential. The NSCA-CPT became the first personal training
credential to be nationally accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in 1996 and has continued to set the
standard for personal training as the most well-respected personal
trainer certification through national and international recognition.
Q: What does the exam cover?
A: The NSCA-CPT examination includes 140 multiple-choice
questions, 35 of which correspond with 35 video segments. The
video segments assess knowledge primarily in the areas of fitness
testing protocols and exercise techniques. The examination format
also includes scenarios in which candidates are provided with a
variety of information (similar to case studies) about a client and are
prompted to answer several questions relative to the scenario.
The examination breakdown by content area is as follows:
The time required to sit for the exam is approximately three hours.
Candidates achieving a passing score will be awarded the NSCA-
CPT credential.
Q: Will the certification prep course guarantee that I pass
the NSCA-CPT exam?
A: While the course is very comprehensive in nature, no course can
guarantee successful completion of the NSCA-CPT exam.
Q: What are the requirements for taking the exam?
A: To qualify for the NSCA-CPT examination, you must be at least
18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification is also a requirement. If you do not have
current CPR certification, you can still register for and take the
NSCA-CPT examination. The NSCA Certification Commission will not
release your exam scores until they have received documentation of
your valid CPR certification.
While a formal fitness degree is not required, it is suggested that
those with minimal fitness backgrounds enroll in a certification prep
course such as the one offered by KCFITNESSLINK.
Q: What is the cost for the NSCA-CPT exam?
Cost can vary depending on your NSCA member status and the time
you register. Read more.
Q: Is the course only for those interested in being a
personal trainer?
A: The course is designed for anyone wishing to increase their
knowledge of fitness. The course is a good introduction to exercise
science basics required for all fitness careers. The material is
tailored toward the NSCA-CPT exam.
A: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an
international, nonprofit, educational association representing
personal trainers, strength training and conditioning professionals,
sports science researchers, athletic trainers, sports medicine
therapists and physicians, students and others interested in fitness
and strength and conditioning activities and their relationship to
overall sports and fitness performance. Link to NSCA's Handbook.
Q: What does a personal trainer do?
Personal trainers are health/fitness professionals who, using an
individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate and train clients
regarding their health and fitness needs. They design safe and
effective exercise programs, provide the guidance to help clients
achieve their personal health/fitness goals and respond
appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of
expertise, personal trainers refer clients to other health care
professionals when appropriate.
Q: Who is the NSCA-CPT exam for?
A: The NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification
was developed in 1993 for professionals who work one-on-one with
their clients in a variety of environments, including health/fitness
clubs, wellness centers, schools and clients' homes. The exam
thoroughly tests the knowledge and skills that are necessary to
successfully train both active and sedentary physically healthy
individuals, as well as individuals with special needs.
Q: Is the certification well known and respected?
A: The certification is accepted by employers nationally. Today,
more than 8,000 fitness professionals hold this prestigious
credential. The NSCA-CPT became the first personal training
credential to be nationally accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in 1996 and has continued to set the
standard for personal training as the most well-respected personal
trainer certification through national and international recognition.
Q: What does the exam cover?
A: The NSCA-CPT examination includes 140 multiple-choice
questions, 35 of which correspond with 35 video segments. The
video segments assess knowledge primarily in the areas of fitness
testing protocols and exercise techniques. The examination format
also includes scenarios in which candidates are provided with a
variety of information (similar to case studies) about a client and are
prompted to answer several questions relative to the scenario.
The examination breakdown by content area is as follows:
- Client Consultation/Assessment 20%
- Program Planning 35%
- Techniques of Exercise 35%
- Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues 10%
The time required to sit for the exam is approximately three hours.
Candidates achieving a passing score will be awarded the NSCA-
CPT credential.
Q: Will the certification prep course guarantee that I pass
the NSCA-CPT exam?
A: While the course is very comprehensive in nature, no course can
guarantee successful completion of the NSCA-CPT exam.
Q: What are the requirements for taking the exam?
A: To qualify for the NSCA-CPT examination, you must be at least
18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification is also a requirement. If you do not have
current CPR certification, you can still register for and take the
NSCA-CPT examination. The NSCA Certification Commission will not
release your exam scores until they have received documentation of
your valid CPR certification.
While a formal fitness degree is not required, it is suggested that
those with minimal fitness backgrounds enroll in a certification prep
course such as the one offered by KCFITNESSLINK.
Q: What is the cost for the NSCA-CPT exam?
Cost can vary depending on your NSCA member status and the time
you register. Read more.
Q: Is the course only for those interested in being a
personal trainer?
A: The course is designed for anyone wishing to increase their
knowledge of fitness. The course is a good introduction to exercise
science basics required for all fitness careers. The material is
tailored toward the NSCA-CPT exam.
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