Become a Certified
Personal Trainer !
* Join ISSA professional trainers
* Finish in as little as 3 months
* no schedules – learn at your own pace
* Industry-low pricing for everyone
International Credits of the Course
COURSE CONTENTS
Unit 1: Metabolism
Unit 2: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 3: Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Kinesiology of Exercise
Unit 5: Biomechanics of Exercise
Unit 6: Musculoskeletal Deviations
Unit 7: Muscle Mechanics
Unit 8: Strength
Unit 9: Cardiovascular Training
Unit 10: Flexibility Training
Unit 11: Body Composition
Unit 12: Drawing-in Phase
Unit 13: Basic Assessment of Fitness Participants
Unit 14: Training Principles
Unit 15: Periodization
Unit 16: Determining Training Loads
Unit 17: The Big Picture of Nutrition
Unit 18: Nutrition and Physiology
Unit 19: Nutritional Science
Unit 20: Nutritional Coaching
Unit 21: Exercise and Older Adults
Unit 22: Exercise and Adaptive Fitness
Unit 23: Exercise and Our Youth
Unit 24: Exercise and Hypertension
Unit 25: Exercise and Diabetes
Unit 26: Exercise and Arthritis
Unit 27: Exercise and Coronary Heart Disease
Unit 28: Exercise and Pregnancy
Unit 29: Exercise and Asthma
Unit 30: Sports Medicine in the Trenches
Unit 31: Basic First Aid
Premium Resources and Expert Support
Your primary online (or optional physical) text book is the 715-page Foundations and Applications for a Certified Personal Trainer. You’ll get the latest in exercise science brought to life through interactive and engaging study materials.
Check your progress along the way with quizzes that don’t affect your exam score. Easily see the topics to focus on so you are sure to pass the exam!
However you like to study and learn – we’ve got your covered. Your course lectures are available for review anytime and anywhere you like in both audio and video.
Master the detailed knowledge you need to pass the final exam chapter by chapter including proper form and technique with easy-to-follow videos.
ISSA Master Trainers are online and ready for your questions anytime. Post your questions and receive guidance from both our on-staff personal training experts and the worldwide ISSA community.
Only ISSA offers you the choice of an untimed, take-at-home open-book exam or a timed, proctored, closed book exam.
Take-At-Home Personal Trainer Certification Exam
Your take-at-home final exam is an online open book with multiple-choice questions.
Proctored National Council of Certified Personal Trainers exam*
Your alternative option is a closed-book, proctored NCCA-accredited exam.
*Proctoring fee not included
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Receive unlimited support from our teams of dedicated advisers. Our on-staff experts will guide you through passing your personal trainer exam. They’ll even help you succeed in whatever health and fitness career you want to achieve!
ISSA’s CPT Bootcamp provides you with the ultimate LIVE guide to studying, understanding, and passing your course. Over the course of 5 weeks, you’ll receive direct access to ISSA’s CPT geniuses, take part in live study tutorials that deep-dive into specific concepts of the course, and find out EXACTLY what you need to know to pass your final exam with flying colors – a $600 value that you’ll get for FREE!
Dominate your career. The ISSA Purpose-Driven Training Model is a great starting point for new trainers looking to make a real impact on the lives of their clients. This model focuses on creating customized workouts tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. By going through the various steps of the model, you’ll learn how to properly assess your clients, design effective training programs, and guide them toward complete wellness.
COURSE AUDIENCE (for whom this course can be useful)
◼️ Adults interested in a career as personal trainers in the health and fitness industry.
◼️ Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in planning, delivering, and supervising individualized exercise programs.
◼️Those looking to obtain reputable certifications to boost their professional credibility.
◼️ People aiming to improve their client communication and service delivery skills.
◼️ Individuals motivated to help clients achieve positive behavior changes and fitness goals.