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Personal Trainer Certification 


Participants will cover practical fitness topics while obtaining their certification in personal training.

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UTRGV Continuing Education has partnered with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) to offer a comprehensive Personal Trainer Certification program that offers students the latest knowledge in a range of fitness training topics.

Taught over a 5-week period, this course includes 15 hours of lecture in topics including anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, legal and safety issues, as well as 15 hours of hands-on practical fitness labs covering exercise prescription, fitness testing, health assessment, using fitness equipment, role-playing drills, presentation skills, and mastering the art and science of personal training.


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What You Will You Learn:

  • Understand and describe basic anatomy, Kinesiology, and exercise physiology
  • Assess an individual’s level of fitness using ACSM guidelines
  • Design and customize exercise programs
  • Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio, and flexibility exercises
  • Demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group
  • Explain ACSM and AHA recommendations for cardiovascular exercise

Anyone who is interested in becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, whether it be for a career move or for personal knowledge.

High school diploma or GED.

Ms. Janice Ponce

Note: If you are applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, then please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599. The loan amount you note in the application cannot exceed the open enrollment fee noted on our website. The minimum for the loans must be $500.00. Some service charges may apply.
Please email continuinged@utrgv.edu once you have been approved by your loan provider so we may certify your loan.

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Edinburg Course Information

Days:
Saturdays

Dates:
September 24 - October 29, 2022

Times:
Lecture: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gym: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Format:
In-Class

Location:
Lecture: Edinburg CESS Building
RM 1.708

Gym: Gold's Gym - Edinburg, TX

Instructor:
TBA

Cost:
$ 699

Notes:
National Exam Day is November 5, 2022.

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UTRGV CESS BLDG

1407 E Freddy Gonzalez 
CESS Building, Rm. 1700
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

Phone: (956) 665-2071
continuinged@utrgv.edu

Brownsville Campus

101 St Joseph Dr, 
Brownsville, Texas 78520

Phone: (956) 882-7711

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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