WHY CHOOSE THE NAFC

The NAFC Certified Personal Fitness Training Certification Program was developed from a passion to ‘build a better trainer’ by combining results-driven science with an advanced practical application.
By perfecting these two disciplines, NAFC trainers become empowered to safely and successfully lead clients toward better health and improved quality of life.

Our mission is the career success of all our students. You will appreciate the guidance and support you’ll receive both during and after the certification program.

PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES INCLUDE:

  • Personal Training Practical Application Workbook:

    The Personal Training Practical Application Workbook is a reference manual and a practical guide illustrating the concepts, proper range of motion and body mechanics, that will enable students to become successful trainers and stand out among their peers in the industry.

    – CEC NAFC: 0.70 NESTA: 0.70

    The NAFC mission is to educate the student trainer to become a critical thinking movement specialist, enabling them to be a successful, well rounded and knowledgeable Personal Trainer. In addition, we are introducing a new concept, our innovative NAFC Risk/Benefit Equation (R/BE).

  • Weight Training Program:
    • Muscle structure and function.
    • Principles of safe and effective weight training.
    • Effective exercise programming for novice weight training.
    • Safe and effective exercises for all major muscle groups.
    • Successful strengthening programs.
    • Methods for accurate record keeping and charting progress.
    • Strength training programs for diverse populations.
    • Programs for training beginners through experienced clients.
  • Fitness Assessment Program:
    • Body composition assessment.
    • Recommended body weight ranges, based on body fat %
    • Cardio-respiratory fitness.
    • Cardio-respiratory endurance assessment test results.
    • Predict O2 uptake & calories spent from exercise and HR.
    • Muscular strength and endurance.
    • Interpreting strength testing results.
    • Variables governing the development of muscular strength and endurance.
    • Muscular flexibility tests to assess overall body flexibility.
    • Prescriptions based on the results of flexibility testing.
    • Body posture evaluation techniques.
    • Performance tests to assess skill-related fitness.
  • Lifestyle Consultant Program:
    • Nutrition.
    • Weight Management.
    • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
    • Cancer Risk Management.
    • Stress Management.
    • Tobacco Use.
    • Relevant Fitness
    • Wellness Issues.

PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPTIONS

  1. PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION: Self Study


 1. PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION: Self Study

CEC NAFC: 3.00 NESTA: 3.00

  • Convenience: Study online at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
  • Online Testing: Take your certification exam whenever you’re ready with NAFC’s encrypted, electronically proctored online testing.
  • Unlimited Educational Support: If you have questions about the course materials, contact us!
  • Customer Support: Support both before and after you become certified.
  • Accreditation: NAFC is proud to be accredited by IACET and affiliated with NBFE.

STATEMENT FOR QUALIFICATION – PREREQUISITE

A NAFC Personal Fitness Training or Group Fitness Certification must accompany your Virtual Workshop purchase. To complete your Certification, you must participate in either a Live or Virtual workshop and achieve a passing grade. You may also choose to take the Virtual Workshop as a stand-alone CEC fulfillment to maintain your CEC standing.