Personal Trainer Certification Curriculum
(50-Hour Program)
I. Business, Marketing, Ethics (CPT102): 8 hours
- Forms
- Marketing & Career Opportunities
- Client Documentation
- Liability Release Business Documentation
- Networking Opportunities
- Health & Wellness Ethics
II. Anatomy & Physiology (CPT101): 9 hours
- Terminology
- Body System Physiology
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Physiology
- Biometrics
- Prime Movers
- Agonist vs. Antagonist
- Applied Kinesiology
- HIV/Aids
III. Nutritional Principle (CPT103): 8 hours
- Calories
- Body Composition
- Food Pyramid
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Supplements
- Aspects of Fitness
IV. Flexibility & Stretching (CPT104): 7 hours
- Self Stretch
- Facilitated Client Stretch (passive & active)
- Defining PNF, Static, Ballistic, Passive & Active Stretches
- Hands on simulation
V. Strengthening (CPT105): 8 hours
- Isometric training
- Proper use of Gym Equipment
- Hands on Simulation
- Thera-Band resistance training
- Core Training-Stability
- Ball Exercise Physiology
VI. Client Assessment (CPT106): 10 hours
- Case Studies
- Postural Analysis
- Health Screening
- Motivation/Communication
- Cardiorespiratory endurance Strength vs. Weakness
- Analyzing Muscle Performance
- Home training/Gym training
- Special Health Concerns
- Case Studies: Including youth and seniors.
- Safety



