This class is designed to prepare you to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT) Certified Personal Trainer Examination. You will learn how to design safe and effective exercise programs and provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health and fitness goals. The course includes practical and theoretical seminars in basic anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, exercise program design, nutrition, teaching methods, and safety issues. It is required that to successfully pass the NSCA Personal Trainer exam you must purchase the Essentials of Personal Training 2nd Edition by NSCA - National Strength & Conditioning Association, Roger W. Earle (Editor). The textbook fee is $100 which must be paid on the FitRec website by the first class. Individuals who successfully complete this course and pass the NSCA Personal Training Certification may be given an opportunity to personal train FitRec members or teach PDP fitness classes. 2 cr. Either sem.