Specialty Courses

NFPT specialty course titles are offered for the purpose of supporting a specific modality in your training profession. As a personal trainer, you may take a special interest in, or find that your clients are more often requesting special services and advice, that require your knowledge in specialized areas of fitness. As part of your career growth, it is important to develop your skill in the many areas that make up a well-rounded fitness professional...challenge yourself, continue on a path of growth and show your clients that you mean business!

Whether your motivation for obtaining a specialty level credential is CEC maintenance or adding to your resume, each certificate acts as additional recognition that goes beyond your foundational CPT credential. When you sign up to any of these courses, you will be given instant access to all course material, simply login to your personalized NFPT My Services account to retrieve your material and to register to take your exam. NFPT specialty courses require a proctored examination at one of our testing sites, or with an NFPT approved exam administrator.

 

FITNESS NUTRITION

Learn about digestion and internal chemical processes, energy provision and conversion, nutrient requirements, and the basic synergy that ties eating and fitness together. Never has the physiology of nutrition been taught to the fitness professional in a way that is more intriguing and comprehensive!   Learn more and see a sample chapter.

ENDURANCE TRAINING

NFPT has the inside-out education you need to consult effectively with clients wishing to use aerobic conditioning in their fitness program. NFPT teaches fundamental methodologies relating to aerobics and endurance that you can put immediately to work!  Learn more and see a sample chapter.

RESISTANCE TRAINING

Traditional and non-traditional approaches will be presented for a complete understanding of the power of resistance training for weight management and athletic conditioning. Everyone from the competitive bodybuilder, professional athlete or overweight client will see results! Learn more and see a sample chapter.

 

BE a NFPT MASTER FITNESS TRAINER

Completion of all three (3) Advanced Specialty courses will qualify you for the esteemed Master Fitness Trainer credential! You will receive certificates for each of the completed Specialty courses along with the Master Fitness Trainer certificate. - This Master Fitness Trainer program is independent of the NFPT Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) course and credential. NFPT highly recommends possessing a CPT credential prior to seeking the NFPT Master Fitness Trainer title. - Save $200 with the Master Trainer Program. This package includes all 3 NFPT Specialty Course titles at a substantial purchasing discount!

 

Did You Know?

  • Your specialty test is scheduled by appointment at any one of over 350 testing locations!
  • NFPT Certified Trainers get an automatic 10% OFF of any specialty course purchase (including the Master Fitness Trainer package!)
  • Each specialty course title is worth one (1) NFPT CEC, and can be used for credit with other PT certifiers too!