Become a Personal Trainer
Become a Personal Trainer – Personal Training Workshop
The Personal Trainer Course covers the following topics:
- Basic and functional anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Applied exercise physiology
- Program design principles
- Form and technique instruction
- Client interaction
- Exercises for all the muscle groups and some modified versions to accommodate certain conditions
Learn safe and effective strategies on how to train clients and exercise protocols for people with medical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, lower back problems, etc.
Next personal training class will begin February 6, 2024 and end March 14, 2024. Classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Student Recreation Facility in room 117.
Class is limited to 10 seats. Registration opens December 18, 2023. Deadline for registration is February 5, 2024.
Location: Student Recreation Facility (SRF)
Prices: Student: $75, Member: $100, Non-member: $125
This is an in-house certification ONLY. There is no national certification obtained upon successful completion of this class. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to take the two final exams to then participate in our interview process. Taking this class is not a guarantee of employment. In the event class cannot take place in person the instructor reserves the right to have the class via Zoom.
For more information please contact Vito Olvera via email at golver2@uic.edu or 312-996-7813.