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The NCSF Personal Trainer School is a professional development program for students interested in entering the personal training profession. The 32 contact hour program addresses pertinent topics for the fitness professional and bridges the gap between theory and practice through practical hands-on training performed within the classroom and lab portion of the course. Following a structured read, write and apply format students will attain the knowledge and abilities necessary to competently perform the tasks required of successful fitness professionals.

Upon completion of the Personal Trainer School candidates should be well prepared to take the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Examination. To find out more about the exam visit the certification exam section.

Program Topics:
Components of Health and Wellness Health Screening and Evaluation Lifestyle Management Techniques Components of Functional Warm-up Flexibility Assessment and Programming Exercise Physiology Body Composition Analysis Techniques Resistance Training Techniques	Goal Setting Informed Consent and Liability Health Status Questionnaire Structural Anatomy Cardiorespiratory Testing and Programming Components of Nutrition Components of Muscular Strength and Endurance Weight Management Strategies
Practical Performance:
Reviewing and Signing of Informed Consent Health Status Questionnaire Review Calculation of Desired Body Fat Calculation of Resting Metabolic Rate Evaluation of Resting Blood Pressure Energy Expenditure VS Weight Loss Kcal Expenditure from O2 Utilization Cardio Training Intensity Computations Exercise Starting Points and Progressions Biomechanics Term Review and Application Rotator Cuff Strengthening Training Flexibility Training Techniques	Girth Estimation of Body Fat Skinfold Estimation of Body Fat Lifestyle Questionnaire review Evaluation of Resting Heart Rate Case Study Dietary Considerations RMR calculations using METs Free Weight Resistance Training Techniques Functional Resistance Training Techniques Submax Step Test Administration Functional Warm-up Performance Case Study Nutritional Review Abdominal and Core Training Techniques Ten Point Flexibility Assessment