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Who Will Benefit
Aspiring Personal Trainers
Set yourself apart by attending AAPT’s Hands-On CPT Course. If you’re in search of a successful career as a Personal Trainer or hoping to enhance your current skillset, attending AAPT is the best step you can take.
Hands-On Learners
Practice in a real gym with real people, receive individual feedback from instructors in real time, gain confidence in your future profession and graduate with hours of practical Personal Training experience.
Looking for Employment
Attend quarterly career fairs where employers are recruiting AAPT graduates. Receive in-person feedback and assistance with your fitness resume and become a part of AAPT’s extensive Health & Fitness network.
Schedules
Full-Time Day
12 weeks
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:00am-3:30pm
Upcoming Dates:
Spring 2023 04/3/2023 – 06/20/2023
Total Cost: $6200.00
Total Costs Includes:
Course Tuition: 6000.00
Administrative Fee: $50 (Non-Refundable)
Textbooks: $150
Have questions?
Contact an Admissions Counselor
Book an Enrollment Appointment
Book an Enrollment Appointment to reserve your spot
Part-Time Night
25 weeks
Mon, Tues, Wed
6:00pm-10:00pm
Upcoming Dates:
Fall 2023 10/23/2023 – 04/2024
Total Cost: $6200.00
Total Costs Includes:
Course Tuition: 6000.00
Administrative Fee: $50 (Non-Refundable)
Textbooks: $150
Have questions?
Contact an Admissions Counselor
Book an Enrollment Appointment
Book an Enrollment Appointment to reserve your spot
Part-Time Weekend
25 weeks
every Sat; every other Sun
9:00am-5:30pm
Upcoming Dates:
Spring 2023 03/25/2023 – 09/16/2023
Total Cost: $6200.00
Total Costs Includes:
Course Tuition: 6000.00
Administrative Fee: $50 (Non-Refundable)
Textbooks: $150
Have questions?
Contact an Admissions Counselor
Book an Enrollment Appointment
Book an Enrollment Appointment to reserve your spot
What You'll Learn
Science-Based Foundational Material
Based on the most up-to-date exercise science research, AAPT will give you the skills to work with a wide variety of clients.
How to be a Safe and Effective Personal Trainer
Learn how to work with clients from start to finish. You’ll be able to assess client capabilities, help them set specific and meaningful goals, and develop a fitness and nutrition program that will allow them to be successful.
The Business of Personal Training
Explore your fitness career options at AAPT. These can range from joining an established team at a gym to building your own independent business. Learn about the unique challenges of training; including sales, marketing, and programming. We will help you make your training business successful, no matter which route you choose.
About the Instructors
Background Education:
Bachelor of Science, Philosophy
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Credentials:
NASM-CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Nutrition: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
Skolnik
CPR/AED Certification
American Heart Association
Shodan
Myofu An School of Bujutsu
MA-DPL Approved Instructor
Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
Background Education:
Master of Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science, Health Education
University of Lowell
Lowell, MA
Credentials:
NASM-CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
YMCA Certifications/Credentials
Principles of Strength & Conditioning Instructor
Personal Trainer
Personal Fitness Director
Strength Training Instructor
Healthy Back Instructor
AHA-CPR/AED Instructor Certification
American Heart Association
BPI for Health Care Providers
MA-DPL Approved Instructor
Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
What You'll Receive
Job Placement Resources & Network
AAPT graduates are highly sought after in the fitness world. AAPT provides weekly emails with job postings and career opportunities. Take advantage of our quarterly career fairs, resume help, and interview preparation. Upon graduation, you will be able to work with AAPT network throughout your career as a Personal Trainer.
AAPT Diploma
Employers and clients prefer an AAPT Diploma based on the extensive curriculum and hands-on learning experience it represents. AAPT is proud to have a strong reputation in the industry.
NCCA Accredited Certification
AAPT is an academic partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM. NASM is one of the most well known NCCA accredited exams within the US. With a pass rate of 100% for the past academic year, our graduates are well prepared to take the NASM exam if they choose. AAPT-NASM graduates will also be awarded a Certificate of Academic Distinction representing the hands-on training they have completed.
Course Curriculum
Subject
Hours
Introduction and History of Fitness
15
Kinesiology
30
Nutrition: Bioenergetics
5
Intro to Assessments
8
Anatomy: Intro and Upper Body
20
Physiology: Muscular System
15
Physiology: Cardiorespiratory System
10
Anatomy: Lower Body
15
Anatomy: Spine and Core
15
Assessments
22
Program Design
50
Biomechanics
20
Program Enhancement (specific exercise techniques)
30
Nutrition
20
Business / Behavior
25
Total
300
