600-Hour Personal Trainer Certification - ΒιΆΉΦ±²₯

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600-Hour Personal Trainer Certification – GI Bill Approved

Personal Fitness Training – 600 Hours

The National Personal Training Institute offers comprehensive fitness courses designed to further your knowledge in bodybuilding, exercise physiology, weight management, weight training, and personal training. Our 600 Hour Personal Fitness Training Program is hands-on, giving students opportunities to experience being a Personal Fitness Trainer.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to seek entry-level employment as a personal trainer at gyms, spas, resorts, and other places where health and fitness is offered and personal trainers are hired. Students will be able to design and implement a safe and effective Personal Fitness Training program specific to each client. They will also be able to perform nutritional consultation.

How To Become A Personal Trainer For Special Populations In Florida

Program Description

The 600-hour Personal Fitness Training program is built on a proven, science-based training that prepares you for real-world career success Worldwide. Students participate in 218 hours of Practical lab application taught in a real working gym, providing a strong foundation for certification for trade school graduates. 382 hours of Accredited curriculum is presented in a Live classroom environment taught via a power point presentation format. This includes 100 clock hours of Anatomy & Physiology,100 clock hours of Nutrition and diet therapy.

You’ll enter the Fitness industry with the skills, knowledge and hands on Training needed to change lives – including your own!

How the 600 hours are structured

The 600-hour personal trainer certification program is divided into two parts:

  • 218 hours of practical lab application taught in a real working gym.
  • 382 hours of accredited classroom curriculum, including 100 clock hours of anatomy and physiology and 100 clock hours of nutrition and diet therapy.

What graduates are prepared to do

After completing the 600-hour personal trainer certification program, graduates can seek entry-level employment as a personal trainer at gyms, spas, resorts and other places where health and fitness services are offered. Students learn to design and implement a safe and effective program for each client and to perform nutritional consultation.

Questions about the 600-hour personal trainer certification

How many hours is the program?

The program totals 600 hours: 218 hours of practical lab work and 382 hours of classroom curriculum.

Is the 600-hour personal trainer certification approved for GI Bill and VA benefits?

Yes. ΒιΆΉΦ±²₯ lists this program as approved for GI Bill and VA benefits. Contact the school to confirm how your benefits apply.

Where can I take the program?

ΒιΆΉΦ±²₯ has campuses in Orlando and Tampa. The program page also describes study on campus in Florida or online.

Does the program include hands-on practice?

Yes. Students complete 218 hours of practical lab application in a working gym.

How do I get started?

Use the Schedule a Tour button on this page or contact the Orlando or Tampa campus to talk with the admissions team about enrollment and next steps.

Have more questions about admissions, financial aid, veterans benefits or choosing a campus? Read the answers on our frequently asked questions page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this topic, answered from our FAQ library.

Is ΒιΆΉΦ±²₯’s program a certificate or a diploma?

It is an accredited diploma program. We reference “certification” because that is the common search term, but graduates earn a 600-hour ACCSC-accredited diploma, not a short-form certificate.

What are the requirements to become a Personal Trainer?

Does ΒιΆΉΦ±²₯ offer Federal Financial aid?

Does NPTI accept Veteran Benefits?

Do I need prior fitness industry experience to enroll?

Looking for more answers? Visit our frequently asked questions page for admissions, financial aid, veterans benefits and campus questions.

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We have been training veterans to become Personal Trainers for over 25 years in Orlando/Tampa, Fl. Unlimited career potential and Fitness jobs are globally available after you graduate. We have a housing program available for all out of state students.

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