Personal training is one of the fastest growing professions in the health and fitness industry. The American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) Personal Trainer Curriculum allows individuals to obtain a nationally recognized, NCCA-accredited fitness certification. Through the incorporation of a course that focuses on preparation for an ACE certification, Recreation and Sports Services provides everyone with the best opportunity for success as they prepare to begin their career in the fitness and wellness industry.

The ACE Personal Curriculum course provides the in and out of class lectures, study materials, and the registration fee to sit for the ACE Personal Training Certification. The course is 14 weeks and includes one 90 minute lecture on one day each week.
Course includes:

• E-Learning Online Course which will give you access to intermittent practice exams and quizzes
• A total of fourteen 90-minute in-class lectures
• Study Materials conveniently available for checkout including:
• Audio lecture C.D.
• ACE Personal Training Textbook
• Practice Written Stimulation Exam
• Study Flash Cards

Dates: Friday's (September 11 - December 4) 11:00am - 12:30pm

Cost: $299 (includes materials and certification registration)

Location: HLS Facility (Bldg 72), Room 212

ACE Certification: Saturday, Dec. 5

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN THE ACE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSE TODAY!

Why ACE?
The American Council on Exercise's Personal Trainer Certification is designed for fitness trainers providing one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction.

The decision to pursue fitness professional certification is an important step in being recognized as a competent practitioner in one's discipline. By becoming ACE® certified, you will be better equipped to empower, motivate, challenge and retain your clients for the long term. In addition, ACE-certified personal trainers are in high demand, which is just one more reason for you to have a positive outlook regarding your future and the continued growth of your health and fitness career.

The ACE Personal Trainer Certification is continually evaluated and updated to ensure that it includes the most current research in exercise science and keeps today's fitness professionals ahead of the competition. Upon successful completion of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam, you will have demonstrated your knowledge of risk factor screening, fitness assessment, nutrition, exercise science, exercise programming and appropriate progressions, instructional and spotting techniques, lifestyle modification and professional scope of practice.