Center for Continuing Studies - Innovative Leadership for Lifelong Learning

Center for Continuing Studies - Innovative Leadership for Lifelong Learning - St. Cloud State University

Personal Fitness trainer certification

SCSU together with it's partner, World Instructor Training Schools (WITS), is excited to offer Personal Fitness Trainer Certification.  You can become certified as a personal fitness trainer and be part of one of the hottest jobs in the U.S.  The Department of Labor states there is a 29% shortage of Health and Fitness Professionals.

  • Challenging course
  • Taught in eight weeks for better retention and skill competency
  • National Exam is held on the ninth week
  • 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of practical training, plus a 30-hour internship

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED.

CPR/AED Certification is not required to to take the course but must be completed before the SCSU/WITS certificate can be awarded.

 

Upon completion you will become a WITS Certified Personal Trainer.

 

Free Information Seminar!

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012

Time:  10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: SCSU Welcome Center

               355 Fifth Avenue South

               St. Cloud, MN 56301

               Note: FREE, convenient parking!

Registration required.

Online Registration - FREE information session - available January 9

Registration (PDF) - FREE information session

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet the Presenter (PDF) - COMING SOON!

Program Flyer (PDF)


Course Information:

When: Saturdays, February 18 - April 28, 2012 (no class 3/3/12 or 4/7/12)

Times:  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Classroom Portion: SCSU Welcome Center

                                     355 Fifth Avenue South

                                     St. Cloud, MN 56301

                                     Note: FREE, convenient parking!

  Practical Portion:    Halenbeck Hall

                                     Student Rec Center, Room 51

 

Early Bird Cost: $679 before February 6, 2012 (plus $81.97 for cost of textbook, call 888.330.9487 to order).

Non Early Bird Cost: $699 after February 6, 2012 (plus $81.97 for cost of textbook, call 888.330.9487 to order).

Registration closes:   February 10, 2012; space is limited.

Online Registration - available January 9

Registration (PDF)

A textbook is required to be purchased prior to the start of class.  Textbook cost incl. tax/shipping/handling = $81.97  (e book $42.00). Students may order through WITS at (888) 330-9487 or online at www.witseducation.com.

To learn more about our partner, World Instructor Training Schools (WITS),. click on the image below:

WITS logo

Center for Continuing Studies

Contact Information
Phone: (320) 308-3081

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