NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Program

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Program is a specialized program designed to prepare future fitness professionals and provide them with an NCCA-accredited certification, equipping them for a successful career in personal training.

Program Goals

The CPT program aims to develop both the scientific knowledge and practical skills of participants, enabling them to:

• Understand the fundamentals of exercise science, movement, and nutrition. 
• Conduct accurate and professional client assessments. 
• Design effective and personalized training programs for each client. 
• Apply behavior change strategies to help clients achieve sustainable results. 
• Build positive and long-lasting client relationships while enhancing adherence. 

Core Focus Areas of the Program

The CPT program is based on six main pillars:

1. Professional Development and Responsibility: Emphasizing ethics and professionalism in fitness training. 
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching: Building effective relationships and motivating clients to stick to their training plans. 
3. Basic and Applied Sciences with Nutrition Concepts: Providing the scientific foundation for understanding exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition needs. 
4. Assessment: Methods for evaluating clients’ fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional movement. 
5. Exercise Techniques and Instruction: Learning proper exercise execution and how to teach clients safely and effectively. 
6. Program Design: Developing comprehensive, individualized training programs tailored to each client’s goals and needs. 

Program Content and Learning Methods

The program is delivered both in-person and online through NASM’s advanced learning platforms and includes:

• 23 in-depth chapters covering all aspects of personal training. 
• Audio summaries for easy review and study on the go. 
• Over 45 interactive instructional videos explaining key concepts and techniques. 
• More than 200 exercise demonstration videos teaching correct execution of a wide range of exercises. 
• 180 days to complete the final exam and earn the accredited certification. 

Program Outcomes and Benefits

Upon completing the program, participants gain:

• Strong scientific knowledge in exercise science and fitness training. 
• Practical skills in client assessment and personalized program design. 
• Ability to apply behavior change strategies to achieve lasting results. 
• Confidence in working with diverse clients to achieve their fitness and health goals. 
• An officially recognized professional certification, opening extensive career opportunities in the fitness industry.