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  • TCC Regional Workforce Development Center
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  • Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Phone: 757-822-5247
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W.I.T.S. Personal Trainer

Get Unparalled Personal Training Education & Fitness Careers

In the personal trainer schools, there is a great deal of emphasis placed on teaching both theoretical information and practical skills. You not only learn about exercise physiology and health screening, but also how to apply that information in real world settings. W.I.T.S. then goes a step further to network the graduates with national and regional employers with the industry’s only required internship.

RECR 1010 – W.I.T.S. Information Session

Interested students will get an overview of the RECR 1008 program.

RECR 1008 – W.I.T.S. Personal Fitness Trainer

Come join this fun field and be a part of what ABCNEWS.com states as the 4th hottest job in the U.S. at a national average of $25 an hour. Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge get all the information you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer.This challenging course is taught over a 8-week period for better retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 9th week.This course is formatted as a 62-hour program and is comprised of 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of practical training and a 30-hour internship. It covers topics including biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. CPR/AED is needed to receive the certificate. W.I.T.S. is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. Textbook is required and not included in course fees. Call to order and start reading immediately (888)-330-9487 or visit our website www.witseducation.com

*Textbook not included in cost.

W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education, the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Council on Education has recommended 3 undergraduate academic credits for this course.