Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Duration: 3 Months | 90 Hours
The Certified Personal Trainer course at the International Fitness Training Academy (IFTA) is designed to build a strong foundation in fitness science, training principles, client handling, and hands-on practical skills. This program prepares students to confidently work as professional personal trainers in gyms, studios, or as independent fitness coaches.
● Introduction to the Field
● Science of Personal Training
- Ten Components of Fitness
- Fundamentals of Fitness
- Advanced Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Advanced Physiology
● Principle of Strength Training
● Nutrition and Human Performance
● Behavior Alteration
- Initiated Coaching to Personal Training
- How to Transform
- Personal Trainer–Client Relationship and Partnership
- Association for Growth
Client Screening
- Client Consultation
- Screening and Risk Classification
- Client Fitness Assessment
● Principle of Strength Training
● Client Fitness Assessment
- Program Design
- Cardiorespiratory Training Programs
- Preparing the Personal Training Program
The Business of Personal Training
- Business Basics and Planning
- Legal Issues and Responsibilities
Exercise Program (Periodization)
- Introduction to Postural Correction
- Sport-Specific Training and Special Populations
CPR / AED
- First Aid
- Airway and Breathing
- Early Chest Compressions
- Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support
Practical Training
Extensive hands-on training covering major muscle groups:
- Arms – 21 types of exercises
- Shoulder – 17 types of exercises
- Chest – 14 types of exercises
- Back – 20 types of exercises
- Legs – 18 types of exercises
- Buttocks – 10 types of exercises
- Abdomen – 15 types of exercises
Course Outcome
On completion, students gain strong theoretical knowledge, advanced practical exposure, and professional readiness to work as certified personal trainers with confidence and competence.
Certified and recognized by trusted government and international institutions.
