NFPT Workshop Course(s)

Do you learn better in an interactive environment? Or are you interested in sharpening up on your skills? Work with one of our expert instructors to learn and review exercise science fundamentals and real-world methodologies to enhance your personal trainer success in a hands-on practical way...

Enroll today for the most interactive and comprehensive way to master NFPT principles. You'll leave this workshop with better working knowledge of NFPT material and fundamental exercise concepts and more confidence for successful personal trainer exam completion!

Already certified or just looking to freshen up your skills?? This workshop will still benefit you by enhancing your hands-on personal trainer skills; giving you a refreshed confidence when working with your clients. NFPT Certificants who attend an NFPT Workshop will be awarded 1.0 NFPT Continuing Education Credit (CEC) (equivalent to 6 months worth of credit) towards your existing NFPT - CPT credential. Conversely, NFPT Personal Trainer Certification enrollment is not a requirement of this workshop.  NFPT Workshop attendance is encouraged by all fitness enthusiasts and professionals; however, subject matter and related hands-on learning are intended to primarily assist the NFPT test candidate to obtain the knowledge required of a successful personal fitness trainer. 

The NFPT 2-Day Workshop includes:

• Biomechanics and review of planes of motion
• Understanding muscle tissue types and muscle fiber
• Basic human anatomy
• Understanding cellular adaptations to imposed demands
• Anatomy of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system
• Understanding energy systems, ATP production, and related training methods
• Stretching, to include injury prevention and management
• Legal and professional practices
• Understanding wellness and nutrition

The performance, participation, and understanding of:

• Blood pressure testing
• Sit and reach test
• Body composition assessment (Bio-Impedance / Caliper)
• Interpret and prescribe cardiovascular prescriptions based on Karvonen Formula
• Performance of 3-minute step test with result interpretation
• Perform strength test based on percentage with a 10 rep max
• 10 rep sub-maximal Chest Press
• 10 rep sub-maximal Leg Press
• 10 rep sub-maximal Pull Down
• Perform muscle endurance assessments with result interpretation
• One minute sit-up test
• Pull ups (men) or modified pull up (women)
• Push ups (men) or modified push ups (women)
• Active demonstrations of the 17 NFPT recommended base exercises with proper spotting techniques
• Active demonstrations of the 16 NFPT recommended base stretches

To enroll to an NFPT workshop, please see all available dates and locations below.