Get all the important information needed to start an exciting fitness career as a Certified Personal Trainer! The certification course will teach you all of the essentials to be a successful fitness trainer. The course includes the following: — the ONLY IN-PERSON hands-on practical skill labs in the fitness industry. In the practical skill labs you will learn each week in the gym by role-playing and completing essential job tasks. You will be able to design and lead assessment testing of clients', stretching regimens, Cardio warm ups/cool downs with a purpose, exercise analysis for implementing free weight, exercise tubing, machines, and body weight exercises for clients' needs and abilities. — the virtual "LIVE" lectures on core knowledge are led by our 5-star veteran instructors each week at a set time. Topics will cover 15 hours on anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and more. — the class is NCCA Accredited program which employers desire to work in the field. — optional 3 college credits towards a degree through the American Council on Education. Transcripts provided as needed from ACE. — the program includes the national test voucher ($450 value) to use at the end of the course. — a 30-hour bonus employer internship (Level 2 Certification) helps walk you into jobs with local employers. Required textbook (sold separately): Fitness Professional's Handbook, 7th Edition. Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017 Publisher: Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. The ebook costs $74 and the hardcover costs $99. Shipping is $15.95. Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC, student must purchase book on their own. Please contact WITS for more details. www.witseducation.com