The Highest Standard
in Personal Training
A nationally accredited school in New York City built and run by trainers, for trainers.
Licensed by the State of New York,
New York State Education Department
The Highest Standard
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH FOCUS
The FPTI exclusive curriculum is taught by a faculty of elite personal trainers and coaches dedicated to excellence. Learn hands-on in a private, personal setting with teacher/studio ratios designed for intensive learning.
- Federal Student Aid for those that qualify & 0% interest payment plans.
- Earn up to 3 certificates upon graduation, including CPR.
- The only school that prepares you to to sit for the NASM, ACE, ACSM and NSCA personal trainer certifications.
- Full and part-time schedules available.
OUR MISSION:
To educate and develop personal trainers who demonstrate technical proficiency, integrity and professionalism.
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WHY FOCUS
GET READY TO GET WHAT YOU WANT
You’ve always wanted to be a trainer. Now, at FPTI, your dreams can become a reality. Quickly and conveniently.
GREAT OPTIONS. GREAT INCOME.
Lifetime access to career and placement services. Work for a health club, corporate fitness center, in-home or even online. Choose when you want to train. Full-time, part-time, daytime or evening.
IN THE GYM. ON THE FLOOR. REAL TRAINING.
Hands-on training. Countless challenges.
FPTI will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
GREAT DEMAND
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects the employment of fitness trainers and instructors will grow much faster than the average for all occupations between 2021 and 2031.
NETWORK NOW FOR PLACEMENT TOMORROW
The education you’ll receive at FPTI is just the first step. Industry connections and placement opportunities with top gyms are the second. FPTI delivers both.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Technical knowledge. Hands-on, practical skills. From exercise physiology to injury prevention, FPTI programs prepare you to analyze, prescribe, direct and supervise state-of-the-art fitness programs.
For the school catalog, admissions information, required disclosures, and our Title IX policy, click here.
PERSONAL TRAINING MASTER COURSE
600 hours
Launch your career with the most in-depth personal trainer education program in the world. Extensive hands-on training will take your skills to the next level.
Title IV Funded / Federal Student Aid available
PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS
150 hours
Do you want to be a personal trainer, but can’t commit full-time? The hands-on Personal Training Foundations program covers everything you need to launch your career as a personal trainer.
Non-Title IV funded/Federal Student Aid not available
PERSONAL TRAINING ELEMENTS – ONLINE CERTIFICATION PREP
12 hours
Prepare for your personal trainer certification with this live online certification preparation course. Learn through a blend of self-study along with guidance from an experienced teacher.
Not COE approved / Non-Title IV funded / Federal Student Aid not available
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Take your personal training career to the next level. Learn advanced personal training and nutrition coaching skills designed for experienced personal trainers only.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PERSONAL TRAINING
300 hours
Obtain critical skills in advanced modalities, functional anatomy, joint pathology, sports performance and business fundamentals. Pre-requisites required.
Not COE approved
MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE INSTRUCTORS
Our high-calibre motivators are dedicated to empowering you with the confidence and knowledge to achieve your fitness dreams.
Casey is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University as well as his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Medical Exercise Specialist certifications.
Gabe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Council on Exercise, Precision Nutrition and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.
Joe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, The National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.
Gregory is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed School Director
Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Queens University. In addition to a 10-year nursing career in sports surgery and physical therapy, Michelle is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed Teacher.
PERSONAL TRAINING IS OUR LIFE. IT’S TIME TO MAKE IT YOURS.
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Campus Chief Administrator: Joe Masiello, CSCS, MES
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