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 2024. Registration opens on January 15th, 2024 and closes February 4th, 2024.

    • February 5th-April 17th, 2024
    • 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 twice per week for 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 or cardio class formats. Upon completing the class, you will take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) group fitness instructor exam to obtain your nationally accredited certification ($199 exam cost not included). Following the class, you will have the option to audition for an instructor position with Campus Recreation.

Want to become a group fitness instructor and take our FIT course? Come to the Info Session on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 from 5-6 pm in Meeting Room B. Email hfody@colostate.edu to reserve your spot for the info session!

Spring Course 2024: Registration opens on January 15th and closes February 5th.

February 6th-April 16th, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7 pm
Meeting Room B

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Teaching at the Rec has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career so far– I’ve loved getting to learn and grow alongside my participants in the cycle studio!” – Annie Dews, Student Manager

For questions regarding PFT, email the Assistant Director of Fitness, taylor.sidore@colostate.edu. For questions regarding FIT, contact the Fitness Coordinator by emailing hfody@colostate.edu.