Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Duration: 3 Months | 90 Hours
The Certified Personal Trainer course at the International Fitness Training Academy (IFTA), Mumbai is a fast-track program designed for fitness enthusiasts and professionals who want to build a strong foundation in exercise science, strength training, and client management.
In just 3 months, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills to design personalized workout programs, coach clients effectively, and grow your career as a certified trainer.
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to the Field
- Understanding the role of a personal trainer
- Basics of fitness and wellness industry
2. Science of Personal Training
- Ten Components of Fitness
- Fundamentals of Fitness
- Advanced Anatomy & Kinesiology
- Advanced Physiology
3. Principles of Strength Training
- Core principles of resistance training
- Progression and adaptation strategies
4. Nutrition and Human Performance
- Fundamentals of nutrition for fitness
- Linking diet with performance and recovery
5. Behavior Alteration & Coaching
- Initiating personal training coaching
- Techniques to transform client behavior
- Trainer-client relationship and long-term partnerships
6. Client Screening & Assessment
- Client consultation methods
- Screening and risk classification
- Fitness assessment techniques
7. Program Design & Training Methods
- Designing customized workout programs
- Cardiorespiratory training techniques
- Preparing structured personal training plans
8. The Business of Personal Training
- Business basics and planning for trainers
- Legal issues and responsibilities
9. Exercise Program & Periodization
- Goal-oriented training design
- Sport-specific training
- Training special populations (beginners, seniors, etc.)
- Basics of posture correction
10. CPR & AED Training
- First Aid essentials
- Airway and breathing management
- Early chest compressions
- Basic cardiopulmonary life support (CPR)
11. Practical Training
Hands-on training for major muscle groups:
- Arms
- Shoulders
- Chest
- Back
- Buttocks
- Legs
- Abdomen




