Turn your interest in fitness into an exciting and rewarding career! BridgeValley Community and Technical College has an upcoming class to train people to become a nationally certified personal fitness trainer. You can gain the knowledge, practice and experience needed to be successful in this growing field.
This course is scheduled on Saturdays beginning on March 21 and continuing through June 6 (excluding 4/25 and 5/23) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The class will be held at BridgeValley Community and Technical College, 2001 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston. Please call 304 205-6690 for more details and to register and pay for the training ($799). To learn more about this course, register for a free online webinar at http://bit.ly/InDyONH to be held on March 4, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
In order to receive this national certification, students must successfully pass the classroom and practical training course, as well as complete a 30 hour internship and obtain CPR and AED certification. The training is approved for continuing education for massage therapists, athletic trainers and occupational therapists.
The course is offered in partnership with World Instructor Training Schools, a national certifying organization that trains people to become Personal Fitness Trainers. Call W.I.T.S. at (888) 330-9487 or visit www.witseducation.com for details about this certification.