This course follows the American Council on Exercise (ACE) curriculum for personal trainers. In this course, you will learn practical applications for individual and small group program design and basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. At the end of this course, you will be ready to take the ACE-certification exam to become a personal trainer. Textbooks and study materials are included in the course fee.Ìý**Ìý
Apply to receive free enrollment in the Personal Trainer Prep CourseÌý
Courtesy of CU Boulder's Impact Grant program and Recreation Services
Impact grants are available for eligible students to participate in the Personal Training Prep course, earn an accredited certification and interview to become a personal trainer at The Rec.ÌýBy using Impact Grant funds, students will gain valuable skills, education and work experience that can be applied within the CU community and beyond.Ìý
Applications open Nov. 11
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Eligibility requirements:ÌýÌý
- You must be a current CU Boulder full-time student and enrolled in the spring 2025 semester.Ìý
- You should have a desire to become a certified personal trainer and work at the Student Recreation Center after passing the personal trainer certification exam.Ìý
- You should identify with one or more historically excluded or minoritized identity group.Ìý
Grant recipients will receive:ÌýÌý
- ACE Text and Study GuideÌýÌý
- Cost of courseÌýÌýÌý
- Cost of examÌý
Expectations:Ìý
- Weekly textbook study assignmentsÌý
- Quizzes on materials covered in each sessionÌý
- Attendance/participation in the twice weekly classroom sessions for 10 weeksÌý
- Bi-weekly Teams check in with course instructorÌý
- Selection of exam dateÌý
- Mentorship with current personal trainer on staff, meeting once per weekÌý
- Interview to become a member of the Personal Training team at the CU Rec CenterÌý