National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
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| About | When, where, and who started the NCCPT?
The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) was started in Southern California by John Platero in September of 1995, when he was promoted to Director of Personal Training for a chain of health clubs called LA FITNESS.
Faced with the common problem of having to increase revenue without a qualified staff, John decided to create a vehicle by which he could recruit new trainers, teach them the basics and provide these future professional... more less |
| Website | www.nccpt.com |
| Address | 3481 Old Conejo Road #102 Newbury Park, CA 91320 |
| Phone Number | 800-778-6060 |
Certification/Training Types
| Description | Please note that this option is NOT the exam taken at the PSI Lasergrade testing location. |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0.19 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Group Fitness, Yoga |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | 1 year |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | 100 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Group Fitness |
NBFE-Accredited Cert.
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | Our Personal Trainer Certification course provides all the materials you would receive at our live workshop via online videos or DVD's. With our course you will be able to stop, rewind and review any subject or concept that might interest you. The online videos and DVD's are great to use as a resource for future references to help you in your career as a Personal Trainer. Learn how to correctly and safely apply exercise to yourself and your clients. Included with the course is information on how to enter the personal training field or to how to start and market your own personal training business. With our course, you'll receive a Personal Training Manual, your exam and 11 DVD's, or these same materials in an online format: Exercise Physiology Nutrition Flexibility and Stretching Techniques Exercise Application - 5 DVDs that take you step by step through all the exercises! Program Design Anatomical Terms Special Populations How to Perform a First Workout Study these materials to help prepare you for your exam. Once you've passed, we'll send you your certificate in the mail. Price includes taking the exam one time at a testing facility! CURRICULUM Basic exercise physiology Basic nutrition Program Design Special Populations Proper stretching techniques Biomechanics of exercise Exercise Application How to get clientele How to keep clients motivated and coming back |
| Accreditation | NBFE, NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Price for basic Exam Only package, other options available |
| Exam Price | $0.00 Note: Includes Free Study Material, additional study materials are available |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored In Person Note: At a computer testing center. |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | Candidates must be 18 years of age and must provide photo ID and valid CPR at time of exam. |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 1.9 |
| Renewal Fee | 75 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
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