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NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Course
(Preparatory Course by NSCA Global Chapter Singapore)
Course Overview
The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Course is designed to prepare aspiring fitness professionals for the NSCA-CPT certification exam. This course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of personal training, ensuring candidates are well-equipped to become success health and fitness professionals. This course consists of a seminar to provide an overview of the topics pertinent to the exam, and lectures with tutorials to further discuss key concepts in the domain of client consultation and assessment, program planning, exercise techniques, and safety, emergency procedures and legal issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental exercise science principles, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and bioenergetics
Explain the relationship between exercise and the body’s response and adaptation
Analyse and interpret fitness rest results to identify strengths and areas for improvement based on client’s fitness level
Create well-structured and periodised exercise programs that align with specific client goals and training objectives
Apply exercise programming principles to design workout routines tailored to specific client scenarios
Develop strategies to integrate cardiovascular and resistance training into comprehensive fitness regimens for different populations
Critique and modify exercise programs based on client feedback and progress evaluations
Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition recommendations in supporting clients’ performance and health goals
Assess and improve personal coaching and communication skills to enhance client motivation and adherence
Demonstrate competency in applying training techniques and exercise modifications through hands-on training
Assess the business aspects of personal training, identifying potential legal and ethical challenges and proposing appropriate solutions.
Fundings (Terms & Conditions Apply)
Up to $1000.00 for Singaporeans 25 years and above
50% of unfunded course fees (before GST) for NTUC members with minimum 75% attendance rate, capped at $250.00/year for members below 40 years old, and $500.00/year for members 40 years and above
Course Schedule & Assessment
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40 hours over 3 weekends
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Note for Examination Registration Process:
The course admin will get in touch with you during the course with details of the NSCA Examination Registration process.
Expected date for your NSCA Examination (specific to this intake) will be within 120days of receiving the examination ticket in your account.
Note for NSCA Examination:
You will need to pass the NSCA Examination to become an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
The paper consists of 155 MCQs to be completed in 3 hours.
Out of the 155 MCQs, 140 will be scored and 15 will be unscored. You will not know which questions will be scored/unscored.
The cost of the NSCA Examination is included as part of course fees.
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ISA Materials (Course Duration), which includes:
6 x Sessions (Theory and Practical)
ISA Mock Exam, to prepare for NSCA Exam + Explanation
NSCA Materials (digital copy), which includes:
NSCA Textbook – Essentials of Personal Training (3rd ed.)
NSCA-CPT Study Guide
NSCA Exam Ticket, held at external exam site (info to be advise during course of study)
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Upon completion of the course, each participant will be awarded:
NSCA Global Chapter Singapore Certificate of Completion for NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (Upon completion of the course, participants will receive the above-mentioned certificate.)
NSCA Certificate for NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
(Upon passing the NSCA Certification Examination, students will be certified as a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and receive the NSCA Certificate.)
Entry Requirement
Min. 18 years old
AND
Valid CPR-AED Certification (you may obtain your CPR + AED certification with ISA* at a subsidised rate, if you don’t already have one!)
*CPR-AED will be conducted through ISA at a subsidised rate of $69.55. Classes are held every last Saturday of the month.
Course Fee
$1500
Public price
$1050
Member price*
POPULAR!
*You can register for membership on our website (nscasingapore.org) prior to registering or concurrently
You must be a member at the point of registration of the course to enjoy the member price.
Next Intake(s)
Weekend Version
Course Dates: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Oct 2024
Registration Deadline: 14 Sep 2024, 1800 HRS
Weekend Version
Course Dates: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Nov and 1 Dec 2024
Registration Deadline: 26 Oct 2024, 1800 HRS