National Strength Professionals Association
The National Strength Professionals Association is the only certification in the US that teaches the High Intensity Strength Training (HIT) system.
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Personal Trainer
Our Personal Trainer Course is perfect for current and/or aspiring personal trainers, recreational athletes, coaches and general fitness enthusiasts. This course is one of the few Hands-On training courses offerred. You will come out of the class with a working knowledge in how to work with a client, how to set-up a program for a client, general nutrition guidelines, basic anatomy and physiology and more! So if you’re looking for a career change to the health/fitness industry, you’ve come to the right place.Learn more.
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Post Rehabilitation Specialist
The Certified Post Rehabilitation Specialist (CPRS) certification is for the fitness and health professional looking to learn and truly understand the fundamentals of human movement, rehabilitation, exercise prescription, periodization training and offer post rehabilitation training to post rehab clients. It is important to note the CPRS learns to identify those client he/she can effectively work with, and those that must be referred to a medical professional. In addition, the CPRS is a bridge between any form of post medical treatment such as physical therapy, chiropractic or massage therapy, and the clients’ recovery reaching 100% in their overall functionality. CPRSs’ typically work in health clubs, personal training studios, physical therapy and chiropractic clinics, and sports medicine centers, as well as in clients’ homes. Learn More.
Conditioning Specialist
Our Conditioning Specialist Course is our most advanced personal training education experience. The intensely advanced strength and conditioning material provides the highest level of professional expertise in the industry. Additionally, the course will prepare you for the Certified Conditioning Specialist (CCS) Exam, which is the NSPA’s highest level of certification.Learn more.
Cycling Instructor
With our Cycling Instructor Course, you’ll learn the secrets to teaching dynamic and motivational Indoor Cycling Classes. Our heart-based training method will surely provide a great aspect to your training repertoire. The cycling classes are taught in Hagerstown, MD. Learn more.
Hiring Clubs
These are some of the health and fitness clubs that hire NSPA Personal Trainers –
- Merritt Athletic Club or email humanresources@merrittclubs.com
- Equinox Fitness
- Fitness First
- Wellness For Life Fitness Center
- Sport and Health – go to http://www.sportandhealth.com/careers
- National Capital YMCA
Get Certified
Become a certified Personal Trainer, Conditioning Specialist and/or a Nutrition and Weight Management Specialist today! Learn more.
Continue Your Education
NSPA has hands-on CEU workshops as well as our NEW Online Education Platform! Get NSPA CEUs by taking courses on many great and interesting topics! Learn more.
Need to Renew?
It’s been two years since you’ve passed the exam? Well, it’s time to renew. Learn more.
