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ACE Personal Training Certification Preparation Program

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification Preparation Program is designed to prepare students to sit for the ACE personal trainer certification or another NCCA accredited personal trainer certification. With this ACE approved curriculum, offered by KU Recreation Services, students will be engaged in practical application of the materials covered. The course will offer both lecture and movement training, applying theory to practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have demonstrated their knowledge and skills of:

  • Exercise science
  • Fitness assessments
  • Exercise Programming
  • Instructional techniques
  • Exercise Form and technique
  • Basic nutrition
  • Lifestyle modification

Following the course offered by KU Recreation Services, the ACE Personal Trainer Certification; a nationally accredited and recognized personal trainer certification, will be offered at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC) Saturday, February 13th. Participants of the personal training program will receive a 20% discount on the exam and study materials.

Student who complete the personal trainer training program will be eligible to audition for hire prior to taking a certification exam. If hired, a professional (NCCA accredited) personal trainer certification will be required within 6 months of hire to maintain employment as a personal trainer at KU Recreation Services. Students may choose to take the ACE certification exam when it is held on campus or sit for another certification of their choice.

Costs associated with the program:

    ACE Personal Trainer Certification Preparation Program Fee $75- Payable in Rm 103 ASRFC
    ACE Personal Trainer manual, study guide & practice test bundle (20% discount) $90- payable online - acefitness.org
    ACE Personal Trainer Exam (20% discount) $175- payable on-line- acefitness.org

Get Registered:

  • Payment in the administrative office of the ASRFC (Rm 103), Cost $75
  • Study materials can be purchased online at www.acefitness.org or another book source of your choice
  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 28th, 2009
When:
  • Fall Semester 2009- September 2nd - December 4th
  • Wednesday (lecture, ASRFC room 203) & Fridays (application, ASRFC room 115) from 3-5pm
Who is eligible:
  • All currently enrolled KU students
Questions:
  • Contact Amber Long, Fitness Coordinator at ajlong@ku.edu or (785) 864-1822
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