personal trainers license

[bunktown]

Hi everyone I was just wondering what yalls ideas on getting a personal trainers license. I have a chance to get my personal trainers license this summer and was wondering if it would be worth my time and money to get it. The course is a 2 month course consiting of class on tuesdays and thursdays and the classes are like 3 hours long with labs in them. Oh and the classes are at a college. The cost is $500 and the certification is through W.I.T.S. Any help is appreciated.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

you might want to check with the ISSA as well, great program! looks like theres a sale going on too

http://www.issaonline.com

 

[pwr_machine]

Find something nationally accredited. Some certifications may work in a small town, but have no credit in the big city. If you do not have an exercise-related degree, I suggest pursuing a certification from the American Council on Exercise. If you do have an exercise-related degree, I would lean toward the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

 

[bunktown]

Well when I went to their website they stated that wits is the number one choice of universities around the nation. Has anyone ever heard of this company or not.

 

[pwr_machine]

That's good advertisement, but the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are still leading the way. If you get a chance, look at some job applications...most ask for ACSM or NSCA. I'm biased towards NSCA because that's the one I hold, but ask around and find one that suits you.