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.
Our program is unique because it requires a 30-hour internship!
Why have an internship requirement? Click the links below to see the benefits.
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.
CPR / AED courses are available from our Campus Recreation department.
Upon completion you will become a WITS Certified Personal Trainer.
Facilitator: Rebecca Litchy-Pierskalla
Program Flyer (PDF)
Course Information:
When: Saturdays, March 2 - April 13, 2013
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 3 p.m. on February 15 (plus $93.97 for cost of textbook, call 888.330.9487 to order).
Non Early Bird Cost: $699 after 3 p.m. on February 15 (plus $93.97 for cost of textbook, call 888.330.9487 to order).
Registration is closed.
A textbook is required to be purchased prior to the start of class. Textbook cost including tax / shipping / handling = $93.97 (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: