{"product_id":"nasm-certified-personal-trainer-afaa-group-fitness-instructor-vouchers-included","title":"NASM Certified Personal Trainer + AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Vouchers Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003ePrepare for two of the most widely recognized industry certifications for fitness instructors: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Certified Group Instructor. Certification exam fees included in the course cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES1005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming a certified fitness professional proves that you have the knowledge and expertise to lead fitness instruction safely. This online course will prepare you for two of the most in-demand certifications in the fitness industry: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. You will gain key skills from videos, presentations, and other hands-on learning activities to master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, human movement science, and fitness assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis course includes exam preparation for the CPT, as well as the certification exam fees for both the CPT and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor exams. 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The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your CPT certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones \u0026amp; Bartlett Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course itself is available to all candidates interested in furthering their education in the field of personal training and group fitness. 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