Course Aims:

The Personal Trainer course builds a strong foundation in applied exercise science, programme design and people skills, preparing fitness leaders to excel at designing and implementing exercise programmes meeting individuals’ health and fitness needs. On completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

·          Lead, demonstrate and model safe and effective exercise methods;

·          Recommend a variety of exercises to enhance clients’ physical fitness and performance;

·          Design fitness programmes based on clients’ health and fitness levels, preferences and goals;

·          Motivate, communicate and reinforce behaviour change to support clients in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles and enhanced physical performance.  

The course prepares participants for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer certification exam (in Thai or English) offered 4 times a year and the FIT certification exam (in Thai).

Course Description:

The 75-hour course is made up of six modules as follows: Personal

·          Personal Training Profession covers the scope of practice, the roles and responsibilities of the Personal Trainer and the FIT Code of Professional Conduct.

·          Applied Exercise Science includes fundamental knowledge of human movement, including anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology and nutrition. 

·          Behaviour Change and Client Appraisal explores the PT’s role in encouraging clients to start and stick to exercise programmes through client appraisal, communication and motivation.

·          Principles and Methods of Training provides guidelines for cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility fitness, principles of exercise programming for each area and physical adaptations to training. Proper form, instruction and spotting techniques are also covered.

·          Programme Design and Implementation reviews exercise principles and methods for designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating safe and effective exercise programmes for healthy adults as well as special populations as well as exercise safety, injury prevention and emergency procedures.

·          Professional Conduct reviews critical issues of professional practice and programme administration, business and legal considerations for the personal trainer.

Class size:

Class size will be limited to 12 participants per class. A minimum of 8 participants is required to start a class.