The Certified Personal Trainer course is designed for people who are interested in a career in fitness or those who want to train for improved personal fitness and exercise performance. At the conclusion of this qualification, you will have gained the required skills and knowledge to undertake work as a Group Exercise Instructor AND Personal Trainer.
Working as a personal trainer is a very rewarding career and it provides a wide range of opportunities for working in the following areas:
In a fitness centre or personal training studio
Personal Training services within a resort or hotel
With professional sports teams and athletes
Many Personal Trainers have the flexibility of working their own hours with payment rates based on the services they provide.
By completing this qualification, you’ll also be opening up opportunities as a fitness professional across South-East Asia and around the world, including a potential pathway to work in Australia.
What Is The Structure Of The CPT Course?
Online Study
The online component of the course includes access to an extensive range of learning resources including interactive presentations, videos and reference materials. The best part is, that you’ll have access to all of this content anytime, anywhere with our easy-to-use learning portal.
Once you have viewed all of the online learning resources, you can then attempt the Final Examination, which consists of 85 multiple-choice and short written response questions.
Looking for some extra assistance? No worries, you can contact our Student Support team as often as you like via email, direct message or Whats App.
3-Day Workshop
After successfully completing the Final Exam, students will then be able to book into the 3-Day Workshop located at FITLUC in Keong Saik where they’ll put their theoretical knowledge into practice in a real gym environment covering Client Screening & Assessment, Group Exercise Programming & Instruction, 1:1 Personal Training and more.
Over the three days, you’ll have the chance to ask critical questions, build connections with others entering the fitness industry and get 1:1 mentoring from experienced PTs.
At the conclusion of the Workshop, you’ll be fully qualified and ready to enter the industry as a fitness professional.
Assessment & Timeframes
There are 7 sections in the Certificate as follows:
- Course Introduction
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Client Screening and Assessment
- Exercise Programming & Instruction for Individuals & Groups
- Nutrition For Health & Fitness
- Final Examination
- 3-Day Workshop OR Practical Placement
The course has been designed to be completed in 2 to 4 months, commencing whenever suits you. The hours of study are flexible and you can fit it in around other commitments.
There are no minimum timeframes which means you can work through it as quickly as you like. You have up to 6 months to complete the Certificate if needed.
There is also a requirement to complete a Standard First Aid (SFA) qualification as part of the Certified Personal Trainer course. The SFA will need to be approved by the Singapore Resuscitation & First Aid Council (SRFAC), please visit their directory of Training Centres when selecting an approved course/provider: https://srfac.sg/directory/training-centre/
It’s also recommended that you check whether your country has registration, accreditation and insurance requirements for personal trainers. These additional requirements may be needed prior to you commencing work as a personal trainer.
Want More Flexibility With Your Studies?
Alternative Study Option: Practical Placement
Instead of attending our 3-Day Workshop, students also have the option to complete a Practical Placement program, which aims to bridge the gap between study and employment. It’s a structured 30-hour program designed to give students real-life experience prior to entering the fitness industry.
The in-depth program takes you from a shadowing role to a training role, giving you the confidence to enter the fitness industry as a knowledgeable and skilled instructor. We also provide you with an Australian Fitness Academy Asia uniform to help you look the part
Most facilities are happy to take on our students for Practical Placement because it allows them to observe you as a potential employee upon graduation. There is no additional cost to you and Supervisors will be paid for their assistance.
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