Montgomery County Community College

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers work one-on-one with clients either in a gym or in the client’s home. They help clients assess their level of physical fitness and set and reach fitness goals, demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their exercise techniques. They advise clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness. Personal trainers usually must have certification to begin working with clients or with members of a fitness facility. Trainers should be outgoing, excellent communicators, good at motivating people, and sensitive to the needs of others. Excellent health and physical fitness are important due to the physical nature of the job.

Opportunities are expected to be good for fitness workers because of rapid job growth in health clubs, fitness facilities, and other settings where fitness workers are concentrated. Median annual earnings in May 2006 were $25,910 the highest earning $56,750 or more.

The MCCC program is taught over a 5-week period for better retention and skill competency. The National Exam is held on the 6th week. Proof of CPR and a 20-hour internship will prepare you to work successfully in the fitness field.

Program description for Personal Trainer Certificate.