Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course for Personal Trainers
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course for Personal Trainer Certification
The Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST) offers the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course for the Personal Trainer certification, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of fitness professionals by combining the latest theoretical sciences with advanced practical applications.
With the rapid development in the health and fitness field, continuous professional development has become essential to maintain a high level of competence and professionalism. Through this online course, you will gain new experiences and expand your skill set to provide exceptional services to your clients.
All CPD courses offered by the Academy are accredited by REPS Tunisia, and your CPD points are officially recognized within the accreditation system.
Eligibility for the Personal Trainer CPD Course:
All graduates of the Personal Trainer course who wish to renew their professional ID with the Swedish Academy of Sport Training are eligible to register for this course.
Renewal of the professional ID is required every two years by completing one of the Academy’s online CPD courses.
Benefits of this course:
- To renew your professional ID.
- To obtain a new certificate confirming your professional development.
- To receive accreditation from REPS Tunisia (direct contact with them is required).
- To qualify for advanced courses.
Course Topics:
- Functional Anatomy
- Physiology
- Nutrition and Supplements
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Health and Fitness Assessment
- Principles of Strength Training
- Core Muscle Training
- Plyometric Training
- Flexibility Training
- Training Adaptation and Exercise Programming
- Professional Ethics and Marketing Strategies for Personal Trainers
Course Structure:
- The course lasts one month from the date of registration, with exams opening immediately after enrollment.
- The course does not include practical training or theoretical lessons—it consists solely of theoretical exams.
- Complete all module quizzes successfully.
- Complete the final exam successfully.
The course manual is available for purchase via the Academy’s online bookstore.
Examinations:
The implementation plan for the theoretical tests and exams, as well as the course’s pass/fail system, is as follows:
1. Module Quizzes (Quiz):
- Students must pass a series of mandatory quizzes for each theoretical module before taking the final exam.
- Each quiz contains up to 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
- Exam duration: 1 minute per question.
- Passing score: 80%.
- Quizzes can be retaken an unlimited number of times.
- The final exam cannot be taken until all module quizzes are successfully completed.
2. Final Exam:
- Students can take the final exam only after successfully completing all mandatory module quizzes.
- Passing score: 60%.
- The final exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with four options each.
- Exam duration: 50 minutes.
- Each student has a maximum of two attempts to pass the final exam.
- Students who fail after the two allowed attempts may request additional attempts for $50 per attempt.
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of the course and passing all exams, students will receive a CPD Course Completion Certificate, which is sent directly to their email and stored in their student profile.
The certificate is accredited and certified by:
- Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST)
- Global Council of Sport Science (GCSS)
- International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
- Register of Exercise Professionals Tunisia (REPS Tunisia) – for Tunisian students
- International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs) – for Tunisian students
- Ministère de la Formation Professionnelle et de l’Emploi (MFPE) – for Tunisian students
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