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National Academy of Sports Medicine

Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of the fitness industry and how to begin training clients. It will provide the groundwork and essential skills you will use to progress in your career, as well as gain an understanding of the industry and the role of a personal fitness trainer. You will also learn how to conduct and interpret fitness assessments, which are essential tools for personal trainers to evaluate their clients' fitness levels and design customized training plans. Additionally, you will learn how to apply health screenings and their results in a fitness setting. This knowledge will enable you to identify any potential health risks or limitations that may impact your client’s ability to safely participate in physical activity. By understanding how to apply health screenings and interpret their results, you will be able to design safe and effective fitness programs that meet the unique needs of each client. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Understand the current state of fitness. • Understand the fitness profession. • Conduct and interpret fitness assessments. • Apply health screenings and their results in a fitness setting.

Status: Health Assessment
Status: Public Health
BeginnerCourse19 hours

Featured reviews

JM

4.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2025

Too specific on some exams that defeats the purpose of subjectivity or individualism.

DG

5.0Reviewed Mar 4, 2025

Honestly speaking this course is a lit!! from basic to advance u go thoroughly, loved it,

SS

5.0Reviewed Jul 1, 2025

This is the best course to upgrade and advance your knowedge.

AS

5.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2025

it exceeds my expectation for beginning a journey as fitness trainer, detailed information while at the same time easy to understand and very comprehensive

JO

5.0Reviewed Jan 18, 2026

Excellent program, for people interested I would highly recommend it as its a perfect introduction to this world of being a Personal Fitness Trainer, it gives you all the basics.

AH

5.0Reviewed Dec 17, 2025

Really good, a lot of important information, easy to understand

TT

4.0Reviewed Aug 18, 2025

A little too verbose at times, but overall very good.

OL

5.0Reviewed Aug 27, 2025

I started it a couple days ago I highly recommend this course I've learned so much so far.

ST

4.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2025

This is a very good course for everyone that want consider having career as fitness trainer.

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