Early Bird: $1,099 - Ends September 20, 2025

Edinburg Course Information

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Registration Deadline:
October 2, 2025

Dates:
October 4 - November 1, 2025

Study Weekend: November 8, 2025
National Exam Date: November 15, 2025
  • Written Exam:
    9 a.m - 11 a.m
  • Practical Exam:
    12 Noon - 5 p.m
Days/Times:
Lecture: CESS Building | 9 - 12 PM

In-Person Practical Skill Labs:
UREC | 1 - 4 PM

Program Modality:
In-Person

Location:
Lecture: CESS Building
Gym: UREC

Instructor:
Ms. Janice Ponce

Cost:
$ 1,199

Refund Deadline:
September 30, 2025

Notes:
Students requiring accommodations should contact our office prior to the start of the course. 

Personal Trainer Certification

UTRGV Professional Education and Workforce Development 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 the professional field of being a Certified Personal Trainer.

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 industry leading hands-on practical skill 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. A bonus online video course is provided at no extra cost to use as a study tool to take the national exams on the 7th week.

*As a registration bonus new students will get the online Health Coach Certification at NO COST.

This program is provided in partnership with W.I.T.S.

The W.I.T.S. organization is the only organization to receive NCCA accreditation in the practical skills and theoretical knowledge for their personal health trainer programs.

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Details:


  • 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.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

High school diploma or GED.

Janice Ponce MS, CPT

• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

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