The Certified Personal Trainer Certificate program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful in the field of personal training. In addition, this certificate will prepare students to sit for the National Association of Sport’s Medicine Personal Training examination. Sales and entrepreneurial opportunities are also available in the fitness, health and wellness industry. After completing this 12 unit certificate program, students will be prepared for employment in this growing field as a personal trainer. The Certified Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of a total of 12 units. This program provides Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in Personal Training. Students are presented the essentials to personal fitness training. Students are introduced to the human movement system, the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model and other domains of exercise science, assessment, exercise technique and training instruction, program design, considerations in nutrition, client relations and behavioral coaching, professional development, practice, and responsibility. Upon successful completion of this program, students are prepared to complete the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Examination. Successful completion of the NASM CPT exam and the West Valley College Certificate of Achievement provides students the opportunity for employment in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer. Employment opportunities include working at commercial fitness clubs, personal training studios, and entrepreneurial business owner or manager.

Required Core Courses (9 units)

Elective Courses (3 units)

Total Certificate Units: 12 units

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

1. Complete all the major requirements.
2. Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.