Chattanooga, TN (May 31, 2016) --- Get certified as a Personal Trainer and start a new business! Chattanooga State’s Economic and Community Education Department will offer this class at the main campus on Saturdays beginning June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class runs through August 13. Come join this fun profession and be a part of what Fortune magazine and ABC NEWS.com say is the fourth hottest job in the U.S. with a national average wage of $34 an hour. 

Employers like 24-Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, and Gold’s Gym are just a few of the club groups that seek out graduates of this course. Become a Certified Personal Trainer whether it is for a career move or your own personal knowledge.

This challenging course is taught over a nine-week period for better retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the ninth week. The Certified Personal Trainer course is formatted as a 62-hour program and provides 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of hands-on practical training, and a 30-hour internship that networks many new graduates right into a job.

The course prepares you for success with key topics that include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, and equipment usage and health assessment. CPR/AED is needed to receive certification. World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. A textbook is required and is not included in the course fees. Call to order and start reading immediately (888) 330-9487 or go to www.witseducation.com to order the book prior to the beginning of class. 

To register you may sign up online using this link  https://registration.xenegrade.com/cscc-ce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=7073, call the Continuing Education Department at 423-697-3100, or email continuinged@chattanoogastate.edu (link sends e-mail).