Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
The PIMS Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) course develops theoretical and practical knowledge for planning and delivering safe, structured and effective fitness programmes. The programme covers anatomy, exercis...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) course develops theoretical and practical knowledge for planning and delivering safe, structured and effective fitness programmes. The programme covers anatomy, exercise science, client assessment, programme design, nutrition fundamentals, coaching and professional responsibilities.
Participants develop practical awareness for assessing individual needs, setting realistic fitness goals and adapting exercise programmes according to different client capabilities.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Personal Training
- Role and Scope of a Personal Trainer
- Professional Responsibilities
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Systems
- Exercise Science and Biomechanics
- Movement and Posture
- Client Screening and Health History
- Fitness Assessment
- Risk Stratification
- Programme Design
- Goal Setting and Periodisation
- Strength Training
- Cardiovascular Endurance Training
- Flexibility Training
- Nutrition Fundamentals
- Hydration and Macronutrients
- Training Special Populations
- Exercise Modification
- Motivation and Behaviour Change
- Client Communication and Coaching
- Professional Ethics
- Client Confidentiality
- Personal-Training Business Skills
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS personal-training course is suitable for aspiring Personal Trainers, fitness enthusiasts seeking professional development, Health and Wellness Coaches, Sports and Exercise Science graduates and individuals preparing for personal-training roles.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop comprehensive exercise-science knowledge
- Conduct structured client fitness assessments
- Design individualised fitness programmes
- Improve exercise-coaching techniques
- Understand basic nutrition within trainer scope of practice
- Adapt programmes for different client populations
- Strengthen motivation and communication skills
- Develop professional and ethical training practices
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and live training demonstration.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 2 hours.
- Practical Duration: 1.5 hours.
- Certification: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certificate upon successful completion.
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