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Personal Trainer Diploma (Diploma)

As a personal trainer, you’ll work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their fitness and nutritional goals. The training you receive at Bryan will teach you how to motivate clients to get results, the physiology of exercise and how to work different muscle groups, and the right diet for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Program Highlights

  • Diploma Program
  • 100% Online
  • 40 Weeks
  • 54 Credit Hours
  • Accelerated Program

Are you ready for a fulfilling career you are also passionate about? Then you’ve come to the right place. The Personal Trainer Diploma program at Bryan University can teach you the ins and outs of personal training, so you can motivate clients to get results, understand the physiology of exercise and how to work different muscle groups, and maintain the right diet for a healthy, active lifestyle.

If you are passionate about fitness and want to help others realize their body’s potential, earn your Personal Trainer Diploma and turn your interests into an exciting new career. As a personal trainer, you’ll work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their fitness and nutrition goals.

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Is Personal Trainer Right For You?

Qualities of A Personal Trainer

1. Strong Communication Skills A great personal trainer clearly explains exercises, techniques, and goals so clients understand exactly what they need to do. They also listen carefully to clients’ concerns, helping create workouts that fit each person’s needs and abilities.

2. Motivation and Encouragement Personal trainers play a major role in keeping clients motivated and consistent with their fitness goals. By providing encouragement and positive reinforcement, they help clients push through challenges and stay committed to their progress.

3. Knowledge of Exercise and Fitness A personal trainer must have a strong understanding of anatomy, exercise science, and proper training techniques. This knowledge helps them design safe, effective workout plans that improve strength, endurance, and overall health.

4. Adaptability Every client is different, so a good personal trainer knows how to adjust workouts based on fitness levels, injuries, or changing goals. Being adaptable ensures that each program remains effective and safe for the individual.

5. Professionalism and Reliability Clients rely on trainers to be punctual, prepared, and professional at every session. A dependable trainer builds trust and creates a positive environment that helps clients feel confident and supported.

Career Services

A Career on the Rise

Bryan University’s Personal Trainer diploma program prepares you for a career in a variety of fitness and wellness environments, giving you the opportunity to find the setting that best fits your goals. From fitness centers and private training studios to corporate wellness programs and community organizations, there are many opportunities where you can help others improve their health, strength, and overall well-being.

  • Resume Guidance and Assistance
  • Best Practices for Your Job Search
  • Tractical Interviewing
  • Job Leads
  • Career Corner Webinars
  • Guest Speakers from Industry Experts 

Personal Trainers

Median Wages (2024)

$22.20 Hourly, $46,180 Annual

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Much Faster Than Average 7% or Higher! 

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

74,200

Sample of Reported Job Titles 

 Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor

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Program Details

Support Courses – 13.5 credits required

CA100 +

Introduction to Computer Software Management
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.

CA110 +

Introduction to Computer Applications
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.

CA120 +

Strategies for Success
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.

Core Courses – 40.5 credits required

PT100 +

Lifestyle and Health
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts for physical fitness and wellness. Students will gain knowledge on the latest findings in exercise physiology and sports medicine, along with the tools for self-assessment and guidelines for developing physical fitness. In the area of wellness, a student will learn current trends and information on today’s most important health related topics and issues, with self-tests and guidelines for achieving wellness.

AP101 +

Anatomy and Physiology
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, the lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, structural units, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, as well as blood and circulation are discussed.

PT102 +

Leisure Programming
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts for leisure programming. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of direct services delivery, program planning, and program management. The course will focus on issues related to customer service and benefits, such as providing leisure experiences, assessing customer needs, evaluating program impact, promoting positive customer and leader interactions, analyzing, and implementing policies, and supervising staff.

AP105 +

Anatomy and Physiology
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body. Topics covered include the respiratory system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the female and male reproductive systems, human development and genetics, the digestive system, concepts of metabolic function and nutrition, the endocrine system and special sense.

PT105 +

The Business of Personal Training
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

The course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of business in the personal training field. An overview to the functions of a personal training business will include an evaluation of personal training as a profession, personal training as a business, management, finance, accounting, marketing, legal and professional responsibilities of personal training.

PT106 +

Kinesiology
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

In this course students will learn the mechanical concepts and principles that underlie human movement and the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Discussions will systematically focus on the bones, muscles and joints for the upper extremity, lower extremity, and the spinal column, pelvis, and thorax. This course will assist the students understanding of the musculoskeletal system as a machine capable of generating and transmitting forces, while exploring the concept that musculoskeletal imbalance results in pathomechanics for injury and disease. Practical application of basic concepts will be made to practical problems in public health and wellness.

PT110 +

Biomechanics
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course will act as a guide and reference for the anatomy and biomechanical movements of the human skeleton, and muscles. Special attention will be spent on the identification terms related to these systems. In addition, students will learn the description of motion including patterns and speed of movement sequencing by the body segments and how anthropometrics factor in with impacts on kinetic analysis.

PT120 +

Exercise Physiology
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course provides the fundamentals for the study of exercise physiology. It thoroughly examines both the immediate responses to, and the long-term benefits of exercise. In addition, students will view exercise physiology in the clinical setting and professional issues pertaining to career opportunities.

PT140 +

Personal Training
55 Credit Hours (55 contact hours)

This course provides the core concepts in personal training and fitness instruction. A student will develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to enhance the physical fitness and well-being of individuals or groups. Areas of concentration will be Fitness Instruction, Physical Fitness Assessment, Physical Conditioning and Designing a Conditioning Program.

GRAND TOTAL Contact Hours: 660
Quarter Credit Hours: 54