Personal Training Program
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Colorado Springs Campus
IntelliTec Colleges is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
IntelliTec's personal trainer school
in Colorado Springs can prepare you
to sit for NASM certification
and credential exams.
Program Highlights
Turn Your Passion for Fitness
Into a Personal Trainer Career!
If you like flexible schedules, interaction with the public and motivating people, then you might want to look into a personal training career.
Consider attending a personal trainer school like IntelliTec College in Colorado Springs to help prepare you to sit for up to four NASM personal training certification exams.
- Location: Colorado Springs
- Length: Designed to be completed in 18 months
- Program Type: Associate of Occupational Studies Degree
Personal Trainer Program Supervisor
Ian Montel
Learn How to Become a Personal Trainer from NASM Educated Instructors
IntelliTec's Personal Training program features personalized training, specialized equipment and an externship
Dedicated, experienced instructors will teach you how to become a personal trainer hands-on. Our instructors are also NASM educated students.
Train Now for a New Career
as a Personal Trainer!
"Obesity has a new enemy…you! If you have a passion for fitness, then consider a new career in the exciting field of personal training where you change lives!" - Personal Trainer Program Supervisor Chip Huss
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Training & Certification
Earn Your Personal Training Degree
This Associate of Occupational Studies degree program is designed to take 18 months to complete.
IntelliTec College's Fitness/Personal Trainer program features:
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) curriculum – offering a step-by-step, hands-on approach utilizing the most applicable delivery methods available
- Externship to help acquire hands-on experience that employers look for
- Specialized training equipment includes Polar Body age, MyZone heart rate monitor cardiovascular training system, and Functional Movement Systems (FMS).
Prepare for NASM Certification - an Industry-Leading Personal Training Certification
SimplyHired.com reports that NASM - Certified Personal Trainers earn approximately 20 percent more than fitness trainers without credentials - and more than any other NCCA-accredited certification. NASM is the National Association of Sports Medicine.
Our Personal Training certification program can prepare students to sit for these four NASM certification and credential exams:
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT-4) certification
- NASM Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMACS) credential
- NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) credential
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) credential
Learn Fitness, Athletic and Personal Trainer Skills Hands-On
Personal fitness and athletic trainers perform a variety of professional skills such as:
- Conduct initial client health consultations
- Conduct health assessments
- Design exercise programs
- Teach exercise techniques
- Lead fitness presentations
- Lead boot camps
- Motivate clients
- Educate clients on healthy habits
- Maintain, assemble, and clean equipment
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Personal Trainer Career Information
Personal Trainer Career Opportunities
Graduates of personal training programs can apply for Personal Training jobs at places such as:
- Large health clubs
- Training studios
- Physical therapy offices
- Chiropractic offices
Opportunities for advancement for Fitness Trainers can include:
- Managers at their places of work
- Owners of their own fitness club or training studio
Personal Training Jobs
For more information on occupational profiles*, click on a career below:
- Personal Trainer
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Athletic Performance Trainer
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Independent Trainer
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Membership Advisor
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Gym Owner
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Training Studio Owner
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Personal Training Manager
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Assistant Training Manager
SOC: 29-9091.00 - Club Manager
SOC: 29-9091.00
Personal Training Career Outlook*
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, (2012-13):
- "Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other fitness facilities will increase the need for workers in these areas."
- "The education and training requirements for fitness trainers and instructors vary by type of specialty, and employers often hire those with certification. Personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and specialized instructors, such as yoga or Pilates instructors, each need different preparation."
Personal Trainer Salary - How Much Do Personal Trainers Make?
Go to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - LMI Gateway to search for Athletic Trainers in Colorado and find estimated personal trainer salary and wage statistics.
For more personal training salary and personal trainer career outlook information, visit the ONET and U.S. Department of Labor sites.
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*PLEASE NOTE:
- Occupational profiles are from onetonline.org. Salaries and other information on this program can also be found here. Learn more about O*NET OnLine.
- U.S. Department of Labor "Job Outlook" information and statistics may not reflect the local market.
- "Degree" means "Associate of Occupational Studies Degree".
Personal Trainer Program Disclosures:
Program began in 2/2012 therefore On-Time Completion Rate, Median Loan Debt and Placement Rate information for the 2011/2012 reporting year is not applicable.
- Price of Attendance: Colorado Springs
