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Certified but not experienced? Check out our mentoring program >

To register or learn more, please download the registration form (pdf file), fill it out and send it by fax or mail with your check or payment information.


Once you have become certified and have developed basic skills, it is necessary to gain practical experience. Fit Physique provides the opportunity for trainers, fitness instructors and yoga teachers to mentor with a staff member or instructor at City Fitness Gym. After initially observing your mentor’s style of training or teaching, you will begin working with clients or classes on one skill at a time completing the program ready to break into the health and fitness industry. Please contact us for consultation regarding this one-on-one educational opportunity.

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Training & Professional Services:
Quality Personal Training (QPT) Course

This 6–session, 24–hour practical training program will familiarize participants with fitness testing protocols, designing programs, and teaching correct technique. Learn how to assist clients in setting goals and help them safely achieve them.

Quality Personal Training is designed for those who are interested in developing the skills required to train clients in the gym, home or corporate setting. It is basic enough for those who are just entering the industry, yet challenging enough for current trainers who want to fine-tune their skills and enhance their training creativity. Sessions are available on an individual basis in addition to the full program.

QPT sessions are held at City Fitness. See the trainers for this course, below. To register, please download the registration form (pdf file), fill it out and send it by fax or mail with your check or payment information.

Session I
Health Screening & Fitness Assessment Methodology (L/W*)
Saturday, June 21, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Learn procedures for establishing a fitness assessment program for your clients. Practice assessment techniques for cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.

Session II
Program Design for Healthy Adults (L)
Sunday, June 22, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Learn a variety of training techniques for cardio-respiratory, muscular strength/endurance, and flexibility for healthy adults. Review ACSM recommendations, discuss using fitness assessment results in planning, and develop your working knowledge of periodization tools. Review cardiovascular exercise options and proper form utilizing them.

Session III
Working with Special Populations (L)
Saturday, June 28, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Identify common contraindications for special populations including pre-post natal, youth, older adults, arthritis, back injuries and more. Learn the appropriate guidelines to develop a program for each of these populations and discuss their unique needs.

Session IV
Applied Resistance Training (W)
Sunday, June 29, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Practical application of resistance training principles using free weights and selectorized weight equipment. Get hands-on experience properly aligning, spotting and correcting clients for strength training and basic flexibility.

Session V
Alternate Equipment Resistance Training (W)
Saturday, July 12, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Not everyone has a full variety of gym equipment available—and even those who do enjoy breaking out of the same old everyday workout. Learn to safely use body bars, elastic tubing, swiss balls, medicine balls, BOSU trainers and more.

Session VI
Basic Power Lifts & Sports Specific Training (W)
Sunday, July 13, 2008 · 1:00–5:00 pm
In the first half of this workshop, learn how to properly instruct clients in power lifting techniques including correct alignment and progressions. The second half of this session will focus on sports training techniques including speed, pwer and agility work.

Key: (L) = Lecture, (W) = Workshop

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QPT Trainers

Elie Cossa (CFP/QIT/QPT/CEC’s)
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Instructor
AFAA Certified Aerobics Instructor
AFAA Step Reebok Certified
ACE/AFAA Continuing Education Provider
Staff Instructor/Trainer for Fit Physique, Inc.

Tom Brose
City Fitness General Manager & Personal Training Director
Cross-Fit Certified

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