HOW TO: CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER & GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Information on how to become a Fitness Professional:
1. Have an outgoing personality with strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn.
2. Acquire a CPR/AED certification - Visit the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross web sites.
3. Research the following Nationally Recognized and Accredited (NCCA) Organizations:
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- American Council on Exercise, ACE
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, AFAA
- American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM
- International Sports Sciences Association, ISSA
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA
- National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM
- National Exercise Trainers Association, NETA
4. Purchase the appropriate study materials and/or preparatory workshops. Leave a few months for study prior to taking the exam.
5. Find a test location and schedule and take the exam.
Information on Personal Liability Insurance: (not needed if working with Stony Brook University- Campus Recreation)
Health & Fitness Associations & Resources:
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