Description
Nationwide 2 Day NFPT Certification Workshop ProgramCost: $728.00
Do you learn better in an interactive environment? Or are you interested in sharpening up on your skills? Work with one of our expert instructors to learn and review exercise science fundamentals and real-world methodologies to enhance your personal trainer success in a hands-on practical way…
Enroll today for the most interactive and comprehensive way to master NFPT principles. You’ll leave this workshop with better working knowledge of NFPT material and fundamental exercise concepts and more confidence for successful personal trainer exam completion!
CPR Requirement: If you are NOT CPR certified, the system will automatically add a $50.00 up-charge to your enrollment as it is mandatory. You will then also be getting CPR certified as part of your enrollment. If you are and choose that option during checkout, you will be required to provide a current copy of such.
Enrollment Cut offs: All enrollments have a cut off date of the Wednesday prior to the event. In addition, when a workshop reaches the maximum scheduled capacity of 30, it is automatically closed. Additional enrollments are subject to full price and the logistics of seating arrangements. Requests for sold out workshops or enrollments past the cut off date can be made by emailing enrollments@globalfitedu.com.
Course Outline
Bio mechanics and review of planes of motion
Understanding muscle tissue types and muscle fiber
Basic human anatomy
Understanding cellular adaptations to imposed demands
Anatomy of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system
Understanding energy systems, ATP production, and related training methods
Stretching, to include injury prevention and management
Legal and professional practices
Understanding wellness and nutrition
The performance, participation, and understanding of:
Blood pressure testing
Sit and reach test
Body composition assessment (Bio-Impedance / Caliper)
Interpret and prescribe cardiovascular prescriptions based on Karvonen Formula
Performance of 3-minute step test with result interpretation
Perform strength test based on percentage with a
10 rep max
10 rep sub-maximal Chest Press
10 rep sub-maximal Leg Press
10 rep sub-maximal Pull Down
Perform muscle endurance assessments with result interpretation
One minute sit-up test
Pull ups (men) or modified
pull up (women)
Push ups (men) or modified push ups (women)
Active demonstrations of the 17 NFPT recommended base exercises with proper spotting techniques
Active demonstrations of the 16 NFPT recommended base stretches
Understanding muscle tissue types and muscle fiber
Basic human anatomy
Understanding cellular adaptations to imposed demands
Anatomy of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system
Understanding energy systems, ATP production, and related training methods
Stretching, to include injury prevention and management
Legal and professional practices
Understanding wellness and nutrition
The performance, participation, and understanding of:
Blood pressure testing
Sit and reach test
Body composition assessment (Bio-Impedance / Caliper)
Interpret and prescribe cardiovascular prescriptions based on Karvonen Formula
Performance of 3-minute step test with result interpretation
Perform strength test based on percentage with a
10 rep max
10 rep sub-maximal Chest Press
10 rep sub-maximal Leg Press
10 rep sub-maximal Pull Down
Perform muscle endurance assessments with result interpretation
One minute sit-up test
Pull ups (men) or modified
pull up (women)
Push ups (men) or modified push ups (women)
Active demonstrations of the 17 NFPT recommended base exercises with proper spotting techniques
Active demonstrations of the 16 NFPT recommended base stretches