Learn to be a personal trainer in Altlanta.
Many Americans have been becoming more health conscious and indulging in rigorous exercise routines to shed excess fat, build muscle and just become more physically fit in general. Correspondingly, a need exists for professional certified personal trainers to help them achieve their goals. If you are an Atlanta resident interested in a career in fitness, you can choose from a variety of personal training certification courses in or near Atlanta.
Kennesaw State University's Personal Trainer Program
Most courses include certification exams.
Kennesaw State University offers a complete physical fitness training course to adults interested in pursuing a career in physical fitness. As of spring 2010, the course tuition is $899 and includes training and exams. Upon successful completion of the course students are awarded a certificate from the American Council on Exercise, which is one of the most respected acknowledgments in the field of physical fitness. Books and supplies are not included in the tuition, however current students of Kennesaw State University are eligible to participate in the course free of charge.
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 423-6000
kennesaw.edu
Body Design Personal Training
Learn safe and proper use of work out equipment.
The Body Design Personal Training program is a personal training certification program that can be completed in as little as 12 weeks. The course focuses on all aspects of fitness training required to pass the certification exams offered by respected fitness certification organizations such as ACE and the National Federation of Professional Trainers. The cost of taking the basic physical fitness course is $729, as of 2010; and includes hands-on training and study of the fundamentals of weight training, demonstrations of safe and effective use of gym equipment, diet and nutrition counseling and many other related topics.
Body Design Personal Training
1880 W. Oak Parkway, Suite 218
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 770-9885
bodydesigntraining.com
Expert Rating
Yoga is often a part of the curriculum.
For potential fitness trainers who prefer to study at their own pace and convenience, the Expert Rating Personal Trainer Certification is an ideal way to earn a certification in physical fitness and personal training online. The distance learning program offers full training, exams, and certification in an online format. The program is based in New York City, but caters to the regulations that are required for personal trainers in the state of Georgia, specifically North Atlanta. As of 2010, Expert Rating offers four physical fitness certification programs for $49 each that include personal training, sports nutrition, Pilates, aerobics and yoga.
Expert Rating Personal Trainer Certification
280 Madison Avenue Suite 912
New York, NY 10016
(888) 245-7762
expertrating.com
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