NASM CPT PROGRAM AUSTIN TX
Personal Training Certification Course In Austin Texas
Our unique combination of interactive lecture and (in the gym) hands on training, prepares students not only to pass their NASM Personal Training Certification Exam, but also prepares them to apply their new knowledge in a practical real life setting.
The opportunities for NASM certified personal trainer is endless in Austin, Texas. Programs such as Camp Gladiator, Orange Theory, Burn Boot Camp, F45, Title Boxing and more love our graduates for their ability to adjust on the fly and use their complete understanding of human physiology and exercise programming to create the most effective exercise programs for their clients.
Available Courses & Schedules
NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Sports Nutrition Specialization Course
Duration | 10 Weeks
Schedules | Saturday’s 10-2pm
Your Austin Course Instructor
Coach Mack Stevens is a Master Trainer at The Camp Transformation Center Round Rock. Former Semi-Pro football player with over 5years of group exercise and personal training experience.
Check out our Austin Personal Training Certification Program and meet Coach Mack!
Campus Location
The Course Format
The course is (10) weeks in total duration and meets once a week. We have (5) sections that make up the course, which are (2) weeks each. Each section covers a chunk of material for the NASM textbook. Once done with your course, you will have covered all possible material that might show up on the NASM-CPT exam. In addition to covering material for the NASM exam, students will also practice leading workouts, creating short/long term exercise programming, Olympic style lifting, kettle bell training and much more.
Introductory Information and Orientation: Learn fitness terminology and learn how to make the most of your time with us
(2) Weeks | Human Anatomy and Physiology: Learn how all the human body systems work and how they work together
(2) Weeks | Nutrition and Weight Management: Learn about how the body utilizes Calories and different macronutrients (macros), and how to use that knowledge to successfully implement a goal specific nutrition program.
(2) Weeks | Assessments and Corrective Exercise: Learn how to properly assess a persons physiological status and how to correct musculoskeletal deficiencies.
(2) Weeks | BioMechanics and Program Design: Learn how to safely progress a clients workload and how to create short and long term, goal specific, exercise programming.
(2) Weeks | Sports Performance and The Business of Fitness: Learn the basics of applying agility, plyometrics and power training into a clients program, as well as what opportunities are out their for aspiring fitness professionals.
Sports Nutrition Specialization
Exercise is really only 25% of the whole picture when it comes to health. The other 75% is nutrition! Part of our base curriculum is a heavy emphasis on nutrition and how to implement a nutrition plan with the least amount of psychological or physiological stress on the client. Because we have an entire section of the course dedicated to nutrition we also issue a Nutrition Specialization Credential when you complete the program.
Job Placement Assistance
There is no lack of employers that want to hire our graduates in Austin. From large commerical gyms like Golds, 24 Hr Fitness and LA Fitness, to out door boot camps like Camp Gladiator, they all want a qualified and knowledgeable Fitness Trainer Academy trainer to join their team. We allow employers to schedule presentations for current students, we have live job boards, we can even help facilitate interview with your idea employer after graduation. The support from us doesn’t end when you finish your course. We are your lifetime resource.
What Can A Certified Personal Trainer Expect to Earn
A personal trainer’s income in the US is between $42,000 and $72,000 with a national average of $59,000. If you are working part-time, expect to earn $25,000 to $35,000. The top 10% of trainers that work full time can expect to earn between $70,000 and $100,000 or more. The ability to thrive as a personal trainer is heavily dependent on a trainers ability to connect with others and convey a deep understanding of fitness and nutrition concepts. As with any job that involves sales, you really get out of it, what you put into it.
What The Program Costs
The Fitness Trainer Academy is the most affordable program in Austin for earning your CPT in a physical classroom setting with hands-on (in gym) training. There are similar programs, but none that offer the NASM-CPT + Sports Nutrition + Hands-On Training + Job Placement Assistance + The Ability To Re-Attend Parts or The Entire Course As Many Times As You Like.
Cost if paid in full upon registration: $799
Includes: 10 Wk CPT Course, Sports Nutrition Specialization Cert, Course Workbook, Uniform, Online Student Account
Cost if splitting total amount in (3) equal payments: $799 ($267/m x 3)
Includes: 10 Wk CPT Course, Sports Nutrition Specialization Cert, Course Workbook, Uniform, Online Student Account
*These are our default options, if you would like to discussed a custom payment plan or enrollment package, please reach out.
**Testing fee for NASM exam is $399 when student is ready to take exam, subsequent retests are $199.