Become a Personal Trainer

Personal Fitness Training (PFT) is a 10-week non-credit course that prepares you to become a personal trainer. The class meets twice per week for 1.5 hours each class and includes lecture, discussion, work time and exercise. You will learn the fundamental skills of personal training and gain experience coaching a mock client through an initial package and 3 training sessions based on their individualized goals.  Upon completing the class, you have the option to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer exam to obtain your nationally accredited certification. We will answer all questions about the exam, including cost, in our PFT info session and throughout the course. You will also have the option to apply for a personal training position with Campus Recreation.

Next PFT offering will be Spring 2023. Registration opens on January 17th and closes February 5th. 

  • February 6th-April 19th
  • Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-7pm
  • Meeting Room A

 

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Become a Group Class Instructor

FIT is a 10-week non-credit course that prepares you to become a group fitness instructor. The class meets once per week for 1-1.5 hours and includes lecture, discussion, work time and exercise. You will learn the fundamental skills of teaching a class and gain experience teaching strength and cardio or cycling class formats. Upon completing the class, you will be able to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) group fitness instructor exam to obtain your nationally accredited certification ($199 exam cost not included). Taking the ACE exam is not required to work for CSU Campus Recreation. Following the class, you will have the option to audition for an instructor position with Campus Recreation.

Spring Course 2023: Registration opens on January 17th and closes February 5th. 

  • February 8th-April 19th
  • Wednesdays 5:00pm- 6:30pm
  • Meeting Room B
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“The biggest success of being a personal trainer is helping my clients be able to move better overall. When a client comes back to me and says they biked to classes, or were able to work with no pain, or they could lift a heavier box when helping a friend move is a win. Being a personal trainer is continuously filled with successes and wins and I absolutely love that aspect of my job!” -Courtney Therrien

For questions, contact the Assistant Director of Fitness at Taylor.Sidore@colostate.edu or (970) 491-5682.