COURSE CURRICULUM

The Personal Fitness Trainer program at NAIT offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in fitness training. In Term 1, students study Human Anatomy, Foundations for Personal Trainers, Applied Movement Mechanics, Applied Physiology of Exercise, and Introduction to Assessment and Counselling, providing a strong base in body mechanics and client interaction. Term 2 focuses on Leadership Studies, Applied Nutrition Strategies, Functional Training and Assessment, Resistance Training and Assessment, and Aerobic Training and Assessment, expanding both technical skills and leadership abilities. In Term 3, students dive into Marketing for Exercise Professionals, Advanced Movement Considerations, Performance Training Strategies, Lifespan and Clinical Exercise Considerations I, and complete their first practicum, gaining practical, hands-on experience. Term 4 covers Business Strategies for Exercise Professionals, Applied Exercise Professional Strategies, Lifespan and Clinical Exercise Considerations II, and Practicum II, offering professional experience and business acumen. This well-rounded program ensures graduates are not only knowledgeable in exercise science and nutrition but also prepared to lead, market themselves, and apply clinical considerations when working with diverse clients. Through a balance of theory, practical skills, and real-world experience, students develop the expertise required to excel as personal fitness trainers in various settings.