Becoming a Personal Trainer

1
Becoming a Personal Trainer

• Easy money while going to school

2
How much would you guess a personal trainer gets
paid?

• Salary
• The average salary for a personal trainer in the
  United States is
• 38, 082 that is a 1,464 pay check every two
  weeks.

3
Pay Scale

• Hourly
• Less than 1 year experience 10-20 per hour
• 1 to 4 years 10-25
• 5 to 9 years 15-27
• 10 to 19 years 15-30
• 20 20-35

4
Certifications for Personal Training

• National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
• American Fitness Professionals and Associates
  (AFPA)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  (CSCS)
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Katie Dyer, CSCS-CPT
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• 18 years of age
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• 200-250 for exam both written and computer
  based
• Offer online practice exams and study materials

5
Coursework and Degrees

• What type of degree could you pursue?
• Movement Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Science,
  Health Science, Biomedical Science, Biology,
  Physical Education, Health and Wellness, Athletic
  Training
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Exercise Prescription Lab
• Sport specific classes i.e., rock climbing,
  weight training, basketball, etc.