personal trainer?

Canon · 11-17-2009, 05:10 PM

Hey guys I was just wondering if some of you guys know what qualifications do you need to become a personal trainer? Do you need any kind of degree of certificate?

**Thomas_Rivera** · 11-17-2009, 06:03 PM

You need to have cpr/aed certification, then you find a school like ACE or NASM and register.

**Kaboom** · 11-17-2009, 06:57 PM

It depends on what state you are in.North carolina does not require a certification to be a personal trainer

trainhard19 · 11-17-2009, 07:17 PM

it depends on whether you want to start ur own business or work for another company... if u start ur own business then kaboom is right, in some states u dont need any kind of certification although most areas will require a cpr/aed and national certification.... if you want to work for another company they will require a national certification and possibly a BS in kinesiology

Ride_ak · 11-18-2009, 02:14 AM

What sort of preparation would you guys suggest before certification schools?

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-18-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ride_ak

What sort of preparation would you guys suggest before certification schools?

Research as much as you can in the areas of anatomy, including the skeletal structure, muscle groups and anatomical systems, nutrition, weight training, and Kinesiology.

**Kaboom** · 11-18-2009, 08:21 PM

they teach you everything you need to know.Most of the schools are real thorough with the skills you need to get certified

**Thomas_Rivera** · 11-18-2009, 08:50 PM

^^^ True

If you go to work for a big chain alot of those places will ask for a reputable school as well as a CPR/AED certification since you will be working with people of all ages and cardiac events can happen.

trainhard19 · 11-18-2009, 10:26 PM

yea agreed, all of the national certifications and schools i know of have u covered for wat u actually need to know, but for most places where you would be making the most money u have to get a degree... thats wat im goin to school for bro and let me tell ye u learn a hell of alot of **** u dont need to know

Ride_ak · 11-20-2009, 04:51 AM

Hey guys thanks for all of the replies! Going to start looking into a cert school in this next year or so when I get back to the States. I haven't taken many college courses pertaining to kinesiology/biology but I have all generals and some extras done. So atleast that will help towards degree.