About the course

The demand for educated and certified personal trainers has never been greater. The Personal Trainer program gives students the hands-on experience and specialized personal trainer knowledge they need to become a certified personal trainer able to sustain a lucrative personal trainer career. Students will receive specialized training in one or more certifications and be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience by completing two supervised practicum in this growing industry. The curriculum is rich with courses geared specifically toward preparing students to be very knowledgeable about the fitness industry and very competent in their personal skills. Students will not be required to repeat any training for which they have current certification. The diploma program incorporates both theory and practical components. The theory courses, many of which are university transferable, provide the student with the background information necessary to understand the structure and function of the human body and its adaptations to exercise. The practicums provide an opportunity for students to network with local fitness businesses and shadow, interview, and be mentored by successful fitness professionals. The practicum experience also includes working with real personal training clients (assessing physical fitness levels, formulating and delivering appropriate fitness programming, and conducting training sessions) in a 10 week supervised practicum. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2025	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2025	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2026	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northwestern Polytechnic

For admission into the Personal Trainer Diploma, an overall average of 50% in the following Alberta Education courses or equivalents is required. See Entrance Requirements tables for courses within groups A or C.

　　English 30-1 or English 30-2

　　One subject from Group A or C, or Physical Education 30, or one of Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2. (Biology 30 is recommended)

　　IELTS Academic Overall 6.0, no band less than 5.5

　　TOEFL iBT (in-person or special at-home edition)- At least 80, no section score below 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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