Fitness Certification Courses
Kickstart your fitness career with Texas Tech University Recreation certification courses offered throughout the year. All classes include a hybrid style with online materials and over 30+ hours of hands-on experience. These courses are offered at a special discounted rate to bring the best and most affordable education possible. Sign up today!


Offerings
The tabs below offer more details about our Personal Training program.
NASM Personal Training
Make a lasting impact through fitness and helping others reach their lifestyle goals by becoming a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer. This is an eleven week online and practicum-based course taught at Texas Tech University Recreation where you will learn how to become a professional within the fitness industry and apply skills that will accelerate you toward your future goals within fitness. This course covers topics like:
- Anatomical reviews
- Motivational interviewing
- Basic periodization and programming
- Movement based assessments and postural analysis
- Basic corrective exercise
- Proper warmups
- Cuing and movement correction workshop
- Training a group of four or more
Online Registration
Register online HERE
Cost
$675 (Includes Student/University Discount) The course includes:
- NCCA Accredited Exam and 1 re-take
- NASM -CPT Digital Textbook & Hardcopy
- Lecture Videos
- Exercise Library
- Cueing Library
- Practice Exams
- Quizzes
- Study Guide
- Anatomy Memorization Activity
- Learning Activities
- Digital Flashcard Bundles
Additional Information
Contact: Britanny Doak - bdoak@ttu.edu
AFAA Group Exercise Certification
Get AFAA certified! This certification will turn your passion for fitness into a career. This 12-week hybrid course provides the practical skills and knowledge to create a successful and motivating group fitness class.
- Price: $275 and includes the following:
- 12 week course that includes practical experience
- Step, Kickboxing, Strength, Cycle, Barre, Strength, Yoga, Pilates, and more.
- AFAA Certification exam and re-take
- Digital textbook and hardcopy
- Online lectures and videos
- Certification exam preparation
- Access to Practical manual and group fitness website filled with additional workout videos
Online Registration
Register online HERE
Already Have A Certification
Already a certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor? Fill out an interest form (if you haven't already) and a staff member will get back to you. Fill Our Interest Form Online Here
Have Questions or Need Help?
Please email Johanna. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response to your inquiry. Thank you!
University Recreation
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 42151, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3351 -
Email
urec@ttu.edu