{"id":627,"date":"2025-01-22T18:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/?page_id=627"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:40:15","slug":"fited","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/fited\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness Education Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We offer educational programs to prepare you to become a certified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor. Check out the programs below. If you need further guidance or have additional questions, email <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:fitness@mtsu.edu\">fitness@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/span> to get in touch with our Fitness Staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#ptep\">PTEP (Personal Training Education Program)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gfm\">Group Fitness Education Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ptep\"> Personal Training Education Program (PTEP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This program will prepare you to work with fitness clients, whether you hope to gain knowledge and skills to use later in your career, are looking for a way to gain experience with clients in a real-world setting without the requirement of a certification, or are planning to go for your Personal Training Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16cb0900 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">As an official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/partners\/education-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">ACE Education Institution<\/span><\/a>, we provide the ACE-CPT study curriculum as an in-person class for <strong>free<\/strong>. Optional course materials and the certification exam are offered at a discounted rate through ACE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">We welcome any experience level and no background knowledge is needed. <strong>There is no requirement for you to take the certification exam at the end of the program. <\/strong>See the <a href=\"#ppj\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Post-Program Job Opportunities<\/span><\/a> section below to see options for those who obtain their certification at the end, along with options for those who are not planning to take the certification exam. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/12\/png-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" style=\"width:181px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Schedule<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Day and time: TBD<br>Week of February 16th-April 24th<br><em>(No class the week of Spring Break)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Please complete the Availability Form (green button below) <strong>by February 13th at 12:00pm<\/strong>. The meeting day\/time will be set based on responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-style-big-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5fa1a015 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QL8udrKAukCG_m3UCay0mXnl0yp6WJtDgGzYywFv30JUNjgxOVdVTU5TN0hEUEROSzJYWktPR0VYUS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTEP Availability Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e4c1db41 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Registration<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The registration link will be added once the day and time are set. Those who complete the Scheduling Form above will also receive the link via email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration closes the second week of the program. Click the button below for the Fitness Education Programs Interest Form, and you will be emailed regarding future sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Future Interest<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">If you were not able to join this semester, but want to receive information for future semesters, please complete the Fitness Education Interest Form below. Updates will be emailed out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c85deef7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/4RZza1HEbJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fitness Education Interest Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Course Details<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcourse-materials\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecourse-materials\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-materials\">Course Materials<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-materials\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcourse-materials\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The materials are <strong>not required<\/strong>, and can be purchased at any time if you do not want to commit right away. We do recommend purchasing them if you are able, especially if you plan to take the certification exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course bundle options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Study Kit: $150<\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:#70a130\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">(recommended option)<\/mark><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Textbook (hard copy or e-book)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimedia Kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Proctored Certificate Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accredited Certification Exam discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Study Program: $250<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Textbook (hard copy or e-book)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study Companion (workbook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimedia Kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Proctored Certificate Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accredited Certification Exam discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multimedia Kit: $100<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multimedia Kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Proctored Certificate Exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Study Kit<\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Study Program<\/span> bundle include a discount on the certification exam. See details in the next section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All prices are subject to change and should be verified on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/student\/?CAT=ACEStudentPortalPTProducts&amp;MQK=ACEStudentPortalPTProducts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">ACE website<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcertification-exam-information\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecertification-exam-information\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecertification-exam-information\">Certification Exam Information<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecertification-exam-information\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcertification-exam-information\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>It is <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">not<\/span> required or expected<\/strong> that you take the certification exam, and there are still opportunities for employment as a Fitness Specialist with Campus Recreation (see next section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The certification exam can be taken at any time and is the responsibility of the individual to schedule. The exam can be taken online (live-proctored) or in-person at an official testing facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Study Kit<\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Study Program<\/span> bundle give you eligibility to purchase the certification exam at <strong>$99<\/strong> (originally $500). If those bundles are not purchased, the discount price for taking the exam is <strong>$400<\/strong>. <em>(Yes, it is a much better deal to purchase the Study Kit or Study Program and exam, as opposed to just purchasing the exam.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All prices are subject to change and should be verified on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/student\/?CAT=ACEStudentPortalPTProducts&amp;MQK=ACEStudentPortalPTProducts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">ACE website<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ppj\" class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpost-program-job-opportunities\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablepost-program-job-opportunities\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablepost-program-job-opportunities\">Post-Program Job Opportunities<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablepost-program-job-opportunities\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpost-program-job-opportunities\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Without the Personal Training Certification:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Individuals who complete the PTEP Program qualify to interview for the Fitness Specialist position with Campus Rec. This position works with clients in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">MyFit Individualized Fitness Program<\/span><\/a>. This is a great way to gain experience with clients and be employed, without needing to pay for and maintain a personal training certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">With the Personal Training Certification:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Once you pass the proctored, accredited certification exam, you will be able to work with personal training clients. If you already work as a Fitness Specialist, you will not need to reinterview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Other employers will likely require that you pass the proctored, accredited exam and receive your certification in order to work with Personal Training clients due to liability insurance requirements. The MyFit program is unique to MTSU Campus Rec, so uncertified positions may not be available elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Email <a href=\"mailto:fitness@mtsu.edu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">fitness@mtsu.edu<\/span><\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gfm\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Group Fitness Education Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">We are revamping the program! We will be offering it as a\u00a0<strong>free, virtual, self-paced program<\/strong> that will go over all the basics and different format options for Group Fitness classes. You will then go through a mentorship portion to get the hands-on portion of learning based on the format(s) you\u2019re interested in teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">We are currently updating this program. 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