Professional Development
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
What does a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach do?
Personal trainers and nutrition coaches work with individuals and groups in a fitness and nutrition capacity. They evaluate their clients’ fitness levels and curate a plan for them based on their current abilities and goals. The addition of the nutrition coach certification alongside the personal training certification allows for the trainer to provide an even more nuanced training program for their client that includes nutrition.
Where Can You Work?
Personal Trainers and nutrition coaches typically work in a gym, fitness center, or in a client’s home.
Length
18 Weeks
Requirements
- Suitable vision and hearing (normal or corrected)
- Suitable psychomotor skills
- Hand-eye coordination, and finger agility
- Ability to stand for an extended period
- Current Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification prior to sitting for the exam
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$4,000
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this certified medical assistant program, you’ll learn a number of skills, including:
- Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science and fitness assessments
- Learn and practice teaching, customer service and first aid skills
- Develop organizational and communication skills
Courses - 18 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- NASM's Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
- NASM's Essentials of Nutrition Coaching
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Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach Job Possibilities
Fitness Trainer
$37,959 – $47,612
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certified Personal Trainer
$46,354 – $78,936
ESTIMATED SALARY
Health and Nutrition Coach
$47,424 – $61,460
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification and the certified nutrition coach (CNC) certification offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Certified Personal Trainer
This certification showcases you have the knowledge that NASM requires in order to become a personal trainer. The NASM certification is the gold standard of the fitness industry.
Certified Nutrition Coach
This certification showcases you have the knowledge that NASM requires in order to become a nutrition coach.
Issuing Authority
Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 18 weeks, making students job-ready in 4.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
