Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

The National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a distinguished name that will stand out to employers, help launch your fitness career, and grow your earning potential in this life-changing industry.

25% Discount
Price: R13365.00
Delivery Modes: Online learning

Course Overview

The National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a distinguished name that will stand out to employers, help launch your fitness career, and grow your earning potential in this life-changing industry. When you choose to become a Certified Personal Trainer, you get access to:

  • world-class fitness experts and peer-reviewed content from the brightest minds in the industry,
  • state-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles,
  • a curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available,
  • gain the knowledge and skills to master the art of personal training and positively impact your clients’ lives.

The Optimum Performance Model® Model of NASM is a systematic training approach designed to enhance overall fitness, performance, and health. This model integrates five essential components: flexibility, cardiorespiratory conditioning, core stability, balance, and strength. By emphasising a progressive and periodised training program, the model ensures that individuals develop these components balanced, minimising the risk of injury and maximising physical capabilities. The model adapts to individuals' needs and goals, providing a structured framework that enhances performance through scientifically-backed, evidence-based strategies.

Enrollment:

Enrol now for the NASM (Certified Personal Trainer) course and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in the fitness industry. Whether you aim to work in a gym, start your own business, or specialise in a niche fitness area one day, this course provides the foundational skills and knowledge to succeed. Start your journey today and positively impact people's lives through fitness and wellness! Contact us at marketing@physicaliq.com or connect with us by phone or WhatsApp at (066) 300 7709.

Further Information

Curriculum:

  • Section 1: Professional Development & Responsibility
    • Chapter 1 (The Modern State of Health & Fitness)
    • Chapter 2 (The Personal Training Profession)
  • Section 2: Client Relations & Behavioral Coaching
    • Chapter 3 (Psychology of Exercise)
    • Chapter 4 (Behavioral Coaching)
  • Section 3: Basic & Applied Sciences / Nutritional Concepts
    • Chapter 5 (The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems)
    • Chapter 6 (The Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine & Digestive Systems)
    • Chapter 7 (Human Movement Science)
    • Chapter 8 (Exercise Metabolism & Bioenergetics)
    • Chapter 9 (Nutrition)
    • Chapter 10 (Supplementation)
  • Section 4: Assessment
    • Chapter 11 (Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments)
    • Chapter 12 (Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments)
  • Section 5: Exercise Technique & Training Instruction
    • Chapter 13 (Integrated Training and the OPT® Model)
    • Chapter 14 (Flexibility Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 15 (Cardiovascular Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 16 (Core Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 17 (Balance Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 18 (Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 19 (Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts)
    • Chapter 20 (Resistance Training Concepts)
  • Section 6: Program Design
    • Chapter 21 (The Optimum Performance Training® Model)
    • Chapter 22 (Introduction to Exercise Modalities)
    • Chapter 23 (Chronic Health Conditions & Special Populations)

Once you become a qualified personal trainer, various career opportunities exist across multiple settings. You can work in commercial gyms, fitness centres, or health clubs, providing one-on-one training, group fitness classes, and personalised workout plans. Opportunities also exist in corporate wellness programs, where you can help employees maintain fitness and manage stress. Additionally, personal trainers can pursue roles in rehabilitation centres, assisting clients in recovering from injuries or training athletes to enhance performance in sports organisations once they have completed further studies by completing either the Performance Exercise Specialist or Certified Wellness Coach. Many trainers opt for entrepreneurship, establishing private training businesses through in-person or online coaching. Specialising in nutrition, youth fitness, or senior fitness can further expand your career prospects, allowing you to cater to niche markets.

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