Edinburg Course Information
October 2, 2025
Dates:
October 4 - November 8, 2025
Days/Times:
Lecture: CESS Building | 9 - 12 PM
In-Person Practical Skill Labs:
University Recreation (UREC) | 1 - 4 PM
Program Modality:
In-Person
Location:
Lecture: CESS Building
Gym: UREC
Instructor:
Ms. Janice Ponce
Cost:
$ 1,199
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.
Details
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.
