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

Our program is unique because it requires a 30-hour internship!

Why have an internship requirement?  Click the links below to see the benefits.

Testimonials from Fitness Centers

Testimonials from Students

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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: