Raising the Bar on Personal Training

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1 PFTA SCHOOLS Personal Trainer Student Catalog Raising the Bar on Personal Training

2 THE PFTA ADVANTAGE Accredited Certification Upon graduation, you will have an opportunity to earn an accredited certification that will be accepted by 99.9% of the gyms nationwide. Along with the Personal Trainer Certification, you ll also receive a Sports Nutrition Certification. Hands-on Training Would you trust your surgeon or dentist that only had an online experience? Why would anyone trust a trainer with only an online certification? Our certified professional instructors will teach you the proper technique behind the various exercises including the explanation of the joint action and primary muscles. Get in the best shape of your life while learning how to exercise the right way! Small Classes Our small classes and low instructor to student ratio make it a great learning experience. The students are part of the discussion and are not just getting lectured. There are many questions throughout the class and you will have a knowledgeable instructor who will gladly answer all your questions before class, during class, and after class. E-Learning The best part of our school is the hands-on training. But along with the class time and the gym time, you will also be provided with online learning material including notes, videos, quizzes, and flash cards for your convenience. We give you all the tools necessary to be successful! Advanced Curriculum You will be hard pressed to find a curriculum (especially online) that covers all the material we cover in class. We are always adding new material to the class to keep up with changes in exercise science and sports nutrition. Job Placement Assistance Gym and other fitness businesses call us almost every day looking for PFTA Trainers. We ll point you in the right direction!

3 CLASS ROOM DISCUSSION Fitness Assessments You will learn how to assess and test fellow students and future clients in muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body fat percentage. Assessments may be done throughout the course to record baseline scores and improvements. Sports Nutrition From your first day of class, you will be learning how your body responds to various diets. You will also be able to calculate your metabolism and create meal plans which include the proper amounts of fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and sports supplements. Program Design The discussion will include how to design cardiovascular workouts and resistance training workouts for yourself and your clients. Included in the discussions are optimum ways to improve strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and balance. Other subjects include functional training and power training. Anatomy and Physiology The notes will include explanations on the various systems of the body working together to optimize your exercise sessions including the nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, and endocrine system

4 HANDS-ON GYM TRAINING Resistance and Aerobic Training One on one training Group training Boot camps Functional training Free weights Machines Bands/Tubing Cardiovascular exercise Stability balls Medicine balls Bosu balls Foam rollers Performance Training Plyometrics Kettlebell training Sandbell training Crossfit training P90X and Insanity training Battling ropes Suspension training (TRX bands) Agility training Speed training Balance training

5 COURSE OVERVIEW We are not a prep school! You will graduate our program with a Personal Trainer certification and a Sports Nutrition certification. Students must be 18 years of age or older to enroll. Students under 18 can enroll with a parent s signature. Students must pass all exams with a 70% or better in order to graduate AND must attend 70% of class time. Job placement assistance is provided for all graduates. Cancellation and refund policies apply. See enrollment agreement for more details. Start dates and class times vary by location. Please call the school of your choice directly (page 6) for specific information regarding that location

6 ELEVEN CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Locations in Austin, DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Killeen/Harker Heights PFTA Austin/Pflugerville N. IH-35 Suite C Pflugerville, TX Call or text: Tue/Thu: 10am to 1pm, 8weeks, OR Wednesday: 6pm to 9pm, 12 weeks, OR Saturday: 10am to 1pm, 12 weeks, OR Saturday (Spanish): 7am to 10am, 12 weeks. PFTA Austin/Westlake 5 Fit Training and Yoga 2745 Bee Cave Rd #105 Austin, TX Call or text: Saturday: 10am to 1pm, 12 weeks PFTA Killeen/Harker Heights Anytime Fitness 560 E. Central Expy #103 Harker Heights, TX Call or text: Wednesdays : 12pm to 4pm, 12 weeks, OR Saturdays: 11am to 3pm, 12 weeks. PFTA San Antonio Anytime Fitness 8055 West Ave. Castle Hills, TX Call or text: Saturday: 11am to 3pm, 12 weeks PFTA McAllen Address Coming Soon! Call or text: Saturdays: 12pm to 6pm, 12 weeks (Every other Saturday) PFTA Corpus Christi Flex Fit 5017 Saratoga Corpus Christi, TX Call or text: Sundays: 11am to 5pm, 12 weeks (Every other Sunday) More Locations on the Next Page

7 ELEVEN CONVENIENT LOCATIONS PFTA Sugarland Dynamic Fitness 9920 Hwy 90 Sugarland, TX Call or text: Saturdays: 11am to 2pm, 12 weeks, OR Saturdays (Spanish): 12pm to 3pm, 12 weeks. PFTA Spring/The Woodlands Spring Fitness 2400 FM 2920 Spring, TX Call or text: Thursdays : 630pm to 930pm, 12 weeks PFTA Katy Dynamic Fitness 9920 Hwy 90 Houston, TX Call or text: Tuesdays : 645pm to 945pm, 12 weeks PFTA Galleria Dynamic Fitness 1980 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, TX Call or text: Saturdays: 12pm to 3pm, 12 weeks PFTA Dallas-Fort Worth Battleground Fitness 300 N. Main Street Keller, TX Call or text: Tuesday: 11am to 3pm, 12 weeks, OR Saturday: 7am to 11am, 12 weeks

8 STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Attending PFTA was the start of a brand new journey for me. The education and guidance I received from my instructor was the best! I have now been able to help others on their own health and fitness journeys Thanks to PFTA for an educational fitness training experience second to none. I am now in the process of creating my own fitness company as well as creating diet plans for other fitness companies. Thanks PFTA for the hands-on experience especially the boot camps. I was able to start my own boot camp right after I graduated. I love it! I loved the class! The staff was amazing! I learned from the best at PFTA and went on to compete in NPC bikini competitions. On top of that, my team and I are on our way in helping people reach their potential every day

9 TUITION, FEES, & TUITION DISCOUNTS What s included: Textbook Lab Manual Power Point Slides Online notes, videos, and quizzes Flashcards T-shirt NCSF or NASM nationally accredited certification PFTA Personal Trainer Certification PFTA Sports Nutrition Certification Total Cost: $ Discounts: $1000 Paid in full discount $500 Hero Discount for military, police, fire, nurses, and teachers. $500 Industry Discount $500 Academic Discount ($2000 max combined discounts) Tuition Assistance (everyone qualifies): As low as $199 per month *very similar to a student loan (Call for more options)

10 TUITION STILL THINKING ABOUT IT? TAKE THE QUIZ! Personal Training is an up and coming profession. But is it really for you? Will you be successful? Take the quiz to help you decide. Mark your answers and score yourself to see if you re ready! Yes Unsure No Statement I am a "people-person" I enjoy helping people I live a fit and healthy lifestyle I enjoy imparting my fitness knowledge on others People consider me a natural leader People often ask me for fitness and health advice I am open to learning new theory and skills in my profession I enjoy learning more about my profession and opportunities I have no problem charging high fees for my services I do not judge people who are overweight or unhealthy People generally listen to me and respond positively I make time to exercise regularly even if I am busy with work My career choice is rewarding I am willing to work hard to build my business I am well connected with a strong network of potential clients TOTALS Scoring Key Yes Unsure No 3 points 1 point 0 points Minimum score to determine if you will be a successful Personal Trainer =