Personal Trainers
Rising above and redefining the profession, NSCA-certified personal trainers set new expectations for one-on-one strength and conditioning training. The NSCA offers a variety of tools and resources including program design assistance, client assessment forms, training tips, and business development advice. Plus, you can join NSCA's Personal Trainers Professional Development Group and get connected to other professionals working in this dynamic field. Plus, you can join NSCA’s Personal Trainers Professional Development Group and get connected to other professionals working in this dynamic field.
NSCA Members also gain access to NSCA’s publication designed specifically for personal trainers, Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), along with other online educational content. Through the NSCA, distinguish yourself from your peers and lay the foundation for continued career growth by earning the nationally-accredited NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) certification.
NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®)
NSCA-CPT
What You Need to Know to Get CertifiedPersonal Training Quarterly
Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) is digitally published four times a year. Look for articles and information on how you can expand your personal training career through integrating training methods and accessing tools for building your business.
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Personal Training Award
The NSCA has 24 awards including the Personal Trainer of the Year Award recognizes an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) for exemplary service to the advancement of the personal training industry. Learn more about the award and our current recipient.
Certified Professional Liability Insurance
NSCA offers a membership that includes liability insurance coverage specially designed for fitness professionals.
Program Design Essentials
Templates, tools and video resources to efficiently build training programs based on scientific principles.
Trainer Tips
Research-based infographics designed by the NSCA for personal trainers to educate their clients and athletes.
Professional Development Group for Personal Trainers
Connect, network and share content in this community of NSCA fitness professionals.
Events for Personal Trainers
From local clinics to NSCA's annual Personal Trainers Conference.
