Personal Trainer Course – December

The Personal Trainer course offered by the Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST) provides a professional training program designed to qualify participants to work as highly efficient personal trainers. The course covers essential scientific and practical knowledge, including training program design, practical exercises, motor coordination, sports nutrition, and physical fitness. It aims to provide trainees with the skills necessary to deliver effective sessions and achieve tangible results for clients. This course is suitable for those looking to advance their professional careers in personal training, offering an accredited certificate upon successful completion of examinations.

Certificate Title

Personal Trainer

Registration Eligibility

You can register for this course if you meet one of the following criteria:

1. Hold a Fitness Instructor certificate.
2. Graduate of a university, college, or institute of Physical and Sports Education.
3. Possess at least five years of documented practical experience in fitness training.
4. Professional-level athlete (professional clubs or national teams) in a documented sport.
5. Mandatory requirement: You must hold certificates in First Aid and Sports Nutrition.

Learning Objectives

Trainees will study the following topics:

1. Functional Anatomy.
2. Training Physiology and Energy Production Systems.
3. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements.
4. Introduction to Sports Psychology.
5. Health and Physical Fitness Assessment.
6. Principles of Strength Training.
7. Core Muscle Training.
8. Plyometric Training.
9. Flexibility Training.
10. Adaptation in Training and Planning/Designing Training Programs.
11. Work Ethics and Marketing Strategies for Personal Trainers.

Duration of Study

284 training hours, which must be completed within a maximum period of 3 months from the date of registration.

1. Direct Study – 68 hours:
Lectures are delivered live (online) via the Zoom app, allowing direct interaction with instructors, asking questions, and participating in live discussions.

2. Online Study – 126 hours:

Studying the theoretical material from the scientific curriculum and course book.

Watching training videos and lectures on the academy’s platform.

Completing chapter quizzes and the final theoretical exam on the Swedish Academy platform.

3. Practical Application – 80 hours:
Performing practical training in a fitness center.

4. Final Practical Exam – 10 hours:
Includes preparation and completion of the course’s final practical exam.

Examinations and Grading System

The course evaluation is divided into theoretical and practical components as follows:

I. Theoretical Examinations

All theoretical exams are conducted electronically via the platform using a question bank based on the scientific curriculum.

Quizzes: 

Students must pass mandatory quizzes (10 multiple-choice questions each) with a minimum score of 80% before moving to the final exam.

Final Theoretical Exam:

Requires successful completion of all quizzes.

1. Consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
2. Passing score: 60%.
3. Duration: 100 minutes.
4. Students are allowed two attempts; additional attempts cost $50 each.

II. Practical Training Application

80 hours of practical training in a fitness hall acting as a personal trainer under direct supervision.

Completion and submission of training approval and performance evaluation forms, signed and stamped by the fitness facility.

III. Final Practical Examination

1. Format: A 45-minute practical performance in a fitness hall with a live camera feed, coordinated with the instructor.
2. Task: Prepare and lead an integrated training program for a assigned case (model), focusing on correct performance, load adjustment, and safety.
3. Evaluation: Results are either "Pass" or "Fail".

Final Grade Calculation

To pass and receive the certificate, students must succeed in all three requirements:

1. Final Practical Exam: 50%
2. Theoretical Exam: 25%
3. Practical Training: 25%

Graduation Certificate

Upon passing, a certificate is issued and stored on the platform, accredited by:

1. Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST)
2. Global Council of Sport Science (GCSS)
3. International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
4. For Tunisian students: REPS Tunisia
5. The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs)
6. The Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment (MFPE).