Personal Training Certification
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Personal training certification and hands-on instruction from a state-licensed and nationally accredited school.
Licensed by the State of New York,
New York State Education Department
Personal Training Certification
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH FOCUS
In today’s burgeoning fitness industry getting a personal training certification is just the first step. We’ll teach you how to “ace” interviews with potential employers. On-the-job techniques for converting prospects into loyal clients.
- Flexible payment plans and other funding options including Federal Student Aid for those who qualify.
- Learn hands-on from industry experts.
- Prepare an NCCA accredited personal training certification (NASM, ACE, NASM, NSCA).
- Flexible day and evening schedules.
“Focus has amazing teachers that will train you for success. I learned the science behind every exercise in the classroom and on the training floor. Focus is the BEST place to go if you want a personal training certification and hands on learning!”
“I can’t recommend this school enough! Easily the best decision I have made, I couldn’t feel more prepared to enter the fitness world. The teachers are AMAZING and the material we learn is so in-depth. And, I graduated with a personal training certification from NASM!”
“If you love the gym and your passion is to get a personal training certification and hands-on training, then Focus is the place for you. It was the best experience and definitely worth the investment!”
WHY FOCUS
GET CERTIFIED, AND MORE
Exceed the standards of the nationally accredited personal training certifications and be sought after by the leading gyms across the country.
TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A NEW CAREER
Spend your day doing something you love while helping others gain strength and live a healthy life.
EDUCATION WITH REAL TRAINING
Our goal isn’t to just prepare you for a national personal training certification. We want to train you for a career where you are making a difference in people’s lives.
EVER-GROWING DEMAND
The demand for skilled, certified trainers is on the upswing. A growing market requires well-educated and certified professional trainers.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Top gyms approach institutes like ours. Searching to grow their businesses. Hungry to hire the industry’s top talent.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
In addition to technical knowledge and hands-on, practical skills, select courses will prepare students to sit for the NASM, ACE, NSCA or ACSM personal training certification exams.
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PERSONAL TRAINING MASTER COURSE
600 hours
Take your career to the next level with our most comprehensive offering. This program was created for the dedicated fitness professional and is complete with extensive theory and hands-on training in all modalities. Graduates receive their choice of an NASM, ACE, NSCA or ACSM personal training certification exam voucher.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PERSONAL TRAINING
300 hours
Trainers with prior education and experience will learn skills in advanced modalities, functional anatomy, joint pathology, sports performance and business fundamentals. Graduates receive their choice of a NASM, ACE, NSCA or ACSM personal training certification exam voucher.
PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS
150 hours
Obtain a basic foundation in exercise theory and the hands-on practical skills essential to becoming a successful professional trainer. Graduates receive a voucher for the NASM personal training certification exam.
NUTRITION COACHING FOR THE
FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
50 hours
Learn the art and science of nutrition coaching designed specifically for use in a personal training environment. A simple, straightforward approach to nutrition can drastically improve a client’s body composition.
MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE INSTRUCTORS
FPTI instructors have years of experience, a personal training certification and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of exercise science and are licensed teachers through the New York State Department of Education.
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.
A graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course, Caroline holds a JD from Harvard Law School, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Caroline firmly believes in the transformative power of fitness and helping others.
Mitchel is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. A former Sergeant in the US Army, he also helps to support the student veteran community at FPTI. Mitchel is an expert in strength training and endurance with an extensive background in program design.
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.
Victoria holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University, and is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. She is also certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, is a certified Yoga Teacher Trainer, and owns her own wellness company.
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.
Michael is FPTI’s Career and Placement Coordinator. A 15-year industry veteran, he is a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Mike has helped countless students with job placement and career support.
Ryan is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Foundations Course and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also a Certified Functional Strength Coach, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and Certified Online Trainer.
THE FOCUS APPROACH
Our team has a passion for exercise science and the techincal aspects of personal training that go along with it.This passion drives us to fullfill our mission to educate and develop personal trainers who demonstrate techcnical proficiency, integrity and professionalism.
PERSONAL TRAINING IS OUR LIFE. IT’S TIME TO MAKE IT YOURS.
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