Center for Continuing Studies - Innovative Leadership for Lifelong Learning

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

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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:

Center for Continuing Studies

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