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what do you need to become a fitness trainer ?
im planning on going to santa monica college and getting a degree in kinesiology but is that enough or should i go to a vocational school and get a certificate in fitness training too..to have higher possibilities of being hired…and how long would it take to become one and is 5’2 too short to be a fitness trainer??
Most gyms require a certification for employment as a trainer. ACE and NASM are good certs. A degree in kinesiology will make getting your cert a cakewalk and increase your initial credibility, although in the end your clients’ success will guarantee your success. A degree will make you immediately hireable though, no worries there. You are not too short to train, it’s the quality of your training and attitude that matter.
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October 15, 2009 - 6:42 pm
I’ve never seen a sign saying you have to be this tall to be a competent fitness leader. Many personal training certifications are actually quite Mickey Mouse and can be done over a couple weekends (which is scary considering how many of these "trainers" are symbols of fitness excellence to the average person). A degree in kinesiology carries alot more weight than most certs. Stay in school. Get a cert as well but remember your education when it comes to assessing clients properly.
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October 15, 2009 - 7:21 pm
I am good friends with few trainers, and yea if thats what you wanna do then a degree would be great.
If you can’t get a degree or even if you do….you’ll wann be in great shape.
I would say that is more important than a degree. Get into running races and make yourself known as an athlete and you should be able to find a job.
Good luck!
Oh yea and height doesn’t matter.
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October 15, 2009 - 7:30 pm
Most gyms require a certification for employment as a trainer. ACE and NASM are good certs. A degree in kinesiology will make getting your cert a cakewalk and increase your initial credibility, although in the end your clients’ success will guarantee your success. A degree will make you immediately hireable though, no worries there. You are not too short to train, it’s the quality of your training and attitude that matter.
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Three years as a professional trainer.