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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!

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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!

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