PROPTA Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
This program teaches the student ADVANCED theoretical approach needed to excel and apply knowledge as a Professional Personal Trainer course of study program must be completed in 90 days.
The curriculum will include the following advanced study in depth:
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- Bio-mechanics, muscle structure, skeletal structure, kinesiology, anatomy & physiology, nervous and cardiovascular systems, human performance. Advanced strength and free weight training. Advanced Aerobic and Anaerobic training, designing and implementing exercise programs for all ages and preventative and post-rehabilitative programs.
- Practical application instruction and exam.
All courses that PROPTA offers will include sessions of instructions from a director-examiner. Also keep in mind that PROPTA support is always available, just a phone call away or email.
As an applicant you will have a choice of advancing to advanced level in the following courses:
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- Advanced Personal trainer
- Advanced Power Lifting coach
- Youth health and fitness instructor
- Boxing/kick boxing instructor
- Older adults fitness instructor
The following are required to complete the course of study to graduate:
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- Written exams submitted by email only (typed with the questions)
- Practical exam hands on proctored by a PROPTA director/examiner in a gym atmosphere
- 20 hands on clinical hours prior to taking the practical exam
- CPR certification
- Food Handlers Certification / only for Nutrition courses
Am I eligible for the Advanced level certification course?
The following eligibility requirements have been adopted for the Advanced level Certification courses:
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- Must be at least 18 years of age
- level 1 Personal trainer certification
- Nutrition Tech certification
- one year of personal training (proof of certification must be presented)