National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
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Verification Partner
| About | National Federation of Professional Trainers was founded in 1988 and provides a foundational certification credential. NFPT is ideal for those who have a passion for fitness training, but are new to the personal training career. NFPT is also great as a second cert or additional credential. NFPT supports the entry-level trainer, or the trainer who desires to add to their resume for promotions and improved trainer authority.
NFPT teaches the fundamentals, from anatomy and physiology to client ... more less |
| Website | https://www.nfpt.com |
| Address | 530 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 |
| Phone Number | 800-729-6378 |
Certification/Training Types
| Description | Exercise during and after cancer surgery and treatments is extremely helpful for one's physical and mental well-being. Statistically and unfortunately, cancer rates are on the rise at alarming rates. Trainers are often faced with how to effectively help a cancer survivor to maintain their quality of life without putting them at risk for injury. This course will provide the tools to be equipped to do just that! Learn to improve the quality of a cancer survivor's life through the right kind of exercise, strengthening and stretching. Learning Objectives include: Safe & Effective Exercise, Mindful Stretching & Strength Training, Posture, Balance & Core Strength, Understanding Osteoporosis and Lymphedema, Fitness after Breast Cancer, Gynecological & Prostate Cancer |
| Course Material Price | $129.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Special Populations |
| Description | Learning Objectives include: General Health & Aerobic prescription, Aerobics for the Fat Loss Client, Aerobics for the Athlete, Muscle Endurance, Strength & Power, Flexxibility, Stability and Core Strength |
| Course Material Price | $145.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | Take a comprehensive look at the foundational principles of functional training and the importance of testing for core strength. This course will cover various techniques for dynamic training of the core through multi-planar movements, challenging the center of gravity, and through isometric exercises. Learning Objectives include: Functional Exercise SciencePrinciples of Movement & StretchingEvaluation & Program Design, Basic Nerve & Motor Function, Energy Systems, Core Training Principles, Common Exercise Mistakes, Injury Prevention |
| Course Material Price | $109.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | This course explains and demonstrate basic running mechanics and common dysfunctions. You learn how to identify these common dysfunctions and correct them. This course teaches warm up and stretching methods that will reduce injury and improve times. We demonstrate simple exercises that are easy to apply and have immediate benefit. Learning Objectives: Understanding Mechanics of Running, Common Runner Dysfunctions, Implement Basic Movement Therapies, Improving Running Performance |
| Course Material Price | $45.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning, Corrective Exercise |
| Description | This course is a review of why and how stretching is such an important part of a training program. Stretching techniques should not be overlooked as a key element to reaching goals! In order to develop appropriate training programs, that are in line with desired results, it is important to understand specific motion patterns. Stretching and strengthening, when implemented appropriately, produce a solid foundation for healthy biomechanics. Learning Objectives include: Understanding Stretching Principles, Types of Stretching, Goal-oriented Stretching Methods, Cramps & Fasciculations |
| Course Material Price | $45.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Mind Body, Personal Trainer |
| Description | NFPT Master Fitness Trainer is a title that you earn after completing 3 NFPT Specialty Courses (Nutrition, Endurance and Resistance). Each of the 3 courses is an independent course which earns you a certificate of completion. After you have demonstrated proficiency in these 3 subjects, you earn your NFPT Master Fitness Trainer credential! |
| Course Material Price | $305.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | Certified Personal Trainer |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | Earn your Certified Personal Trainer credential and immediately be recognized by your title as a CPT! With your NFPT CPT credential, you show potential employers and clients that you have the knowledge and skill to be a successful personal fitness trainer. Get recognition for your achievement! Get the job you've aspired to as a personal trainer or get promoted with your additional CPT credential. Learning Objectives include: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Goal-Oriented Exercise Programming and Implementation, Assessment and Reevaluation of Progress, Communication and Professional Skills |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $199.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | HS Diploma, 18+ Yrs of Age |
| Renewal Period | 1 year |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 1.2 |
| Renewal Fee | 85 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | This course offers insight regarding energy provision from the time foods enter into the digestive process to when they are delivered to body cells, and how this all relates to fitness and athletics. You’ll learn about digestion and internal chemical processes, energy provision and conversion, nutrient requirements, and the basic synergy that ties eating and fitness together. Never has the physiology of nutrition been taught to the fitness professional in a way that is more intriguing and comprehensive! Learning objectives include: General Nutrition, Metabolism of Nutrients, Meal Timing, Dietary Considerations, Dieting and Fat Loss |
| Course Material Price | $155.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Nutrition |
| Description | NFPT is the leader in advanced resistance training education and has been for 20 years! The applications of these fundamental weight training methodologies are revolutionizing the way strength trainers, personal trainers, coaches and athletes, on every level, practice weight training! You’ll receive research-based information and comprehensive explanations regarding NFPT fundamental methodologies and their effectiveness. Everyone from the overweight businessman to the professional competitive bodybuilder and athlete will see results using your NFPT recommendations. Do you want more respect as a strength trainer? GET PEOPLE RESULTS! Learning Objectives include: Understanding Resistance Exercise, Training Methodologies, Muscle Cell Structure and Function, The Metabolic Continuum, Weight Training for Fat Loss |
| Course Material Price | $135.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | N/A |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
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