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Course Description

Start your fitness career with our Certified Personal Trainer program. Get hands-on experience with NCCA Accredited practical labs, earn college credits, and learn from top instructors. Cover anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and more in virtual lectures, and master essential skills through in-person labs. The course includes the national test vouchers ($450 value) and extra access to our online video enhanced CPT course to review lectures and labs at no extra cost! Required Textbook: (Sold Separately) Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 8th Edition. Publisher: Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. Amazon Prime also has a rent-a-book set up. ISBN: 9781718217829 No senior discount. No refund after course begins.

 

 

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Section Title
Personal Trainer Certification Course
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Feb 03, 2026 to Mar 03, 2026
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Feb 07, 2026 to Mar 07, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $849.00
Service charge(s)
  • Technology Fee 2022  
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 27, 2026
Instructors

Section Notes

BYE “study” week – March 10 & 14 2026
National Exam Date – March 17 & 21 / written exam 630pm-830pm;                                                                                                                                                  Practical exam 12pm – 5pm Saturday at the gym location Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL 
Virtual / lectures – 5:30pm-8:30pm Tuesdays

In-Person Practical skill labs – 12pm – 3pm Saturdays at Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL                                                                                  Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HKPropel Access

ISBN: 9781718217829

List price: $109.00  

The links to purchase are the following:

Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Ebook: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Section Title
Personal Trainer Certification Course
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Mar 28, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Mar 28, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $849.00
Service charge(s)
  • Technology Fee 2022  
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 21, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 21, 2026
Instructors

Section Notes

BYE study weekend – May 2, 2026
National Exam Date – May 9, 2026 / Written Exam 9am-11am. Practical exam 12pm – 5pm
Virtual / lectures – 8am-11 am
In-Person Practical skill labs – 12pm - 3pm at Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL                                                                                 Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HKPropel Access

ISBN: 9781718217829

List price: $109.00  

The links to purchase are the following:

Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Ebook: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Section Title
Personal Trainer Certification Course
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
May 02, 2026 to Jun 06, 2026
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
May 02, 2026 to Jun 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $849.00
Service charge(s)
  • Technology Fee 2022  
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 25, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 25, 2026
Instructors

Section Notes

BYE study weekend – May 23, 2026

National Exam Date – June 13, 2026 / Written Exam 9am-11am. Practical exam 12pm – 5pm

Virtual / lectures – 8am-11 am

In-Person Practical skill labs – 1pm - 4pm at Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL 

Students must purchase book before class starts: Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HKPropel Access

ISBN: 9781718217829

List price: $109.00 

The links to purchase are the following:

Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25


Ebook: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Section Title
Personal Trainer Certification Course
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2026 to Jul 07, 2026
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
12:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 06, 2026 to Jul 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $849.00
Service charge(s)
  • Technology Fee 2022  
Drop Request Deadline
May 26, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
May 26, 2026
Instructors

Section Notes

BYE “study” week – June 30 & July 4, 2026
National Exam Date – July 14 & 18 / written exam 630pm- 830pm;                                                                                    

Practical exam 12pm – 5pm Saturday at the gym location Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL
Virtual / lectures – 5:30pm-8:30pm Tuesdays

In-Person Practical skill labs – 12pm – 3pm Saturdays at Fitness Formula Club 826 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge IL

                                                                                                                                

Students must purchase book before class starts: Title: Fitness Professional's Handbook 8th Edition With HKPropel Access

ISBN: 9781718217829

List price: $109.00 

The links to purchase are the following:

Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Ebook: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

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