Discover your path to becoming a certified Personal Trainer through the YMCA.
STEP 1: TAKE THE PRE-REQUISITE
Complete the Prerequisite YMCA Basic Fitness Theory Course online (6-hour e-learning) before enrolling in the Personal Training Course.
STEP 2: TAKE THE PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION COURSE
Become a YMCA Certified Personal Trainer through the YMCA Personal Trainer Certification Course. The Course is four 8-hour day long plus e-learning modules and runs every Saturday for 6 weeks.
YMCA Personal Trainer Certification Course Dates:
- Saturday, October 19, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, October 26, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, November 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, November 9, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11 (end of day)
Fees:
- Members: $363 + HST = $410.19
- Non-Members: $519 + HST = $586.47
Material: The YMCA Trainer Certification Course Manual will be available upon the first day of the YMCA Personal Trainer Certification Course.
For more information: Contact Eric by email at [email protected]
Why become a Certified Personal Trainer through the Y?
- Earn your nationally recognized Personal Training Certification at the YMCA Cobourg in Northumberland. This YMCA Personal Training course is designed to certify you to coach one-on-one or small group training exercises and to help your client set healthy lifestyle goals. This course is comprised of Trainer led sessions (delivered in-person and/or virtually) and self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS), supplemented by handouts.
- A great opportunity to turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career!