What kind of schooling is required for personal fitness trainers in S. Louis, Mo.?
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I did some research on this and there are some courses that you can take that are home-study.  In about 6 months you will be ready to take the exam.  The top accredidation is ACE.  Most trainers are certified through ACE.  Here is a good list of research that will get you on your way:\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-msgr&p=how+to+become+a+personal+fitness+trainer
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I think you just have to have a Bachelor's Degree(4-year) from college, and it can be from any subject, but I would recommend criminal justice. There will be  extensive background checks and psychological testing, and some sort of physical fitness requirements.
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try nevada state college in las vegas Nevada
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Firstly there are two points that are very good in your question:\n1) School is above all- it is your future.\n2) Fitness is very important for everyday life.\nAs a military fitness coach and athlete I know that fitness and a good sweat helps the mental side of studies and has a general impact on the trainer, but you have to commit yourself and be serious to see any results.\nAs for your parents: My attitude would be to explain that you would like to sign up for a gym as a hobby and try it out. If you do enjoy it I am sure (as an honors student) you will be able to manage both. \nRemember that you cannot train every day. In the beggining you will start with 2, max 3 sessions a week and slowly build up a routine and expand your training sessions. Another point is that your training should be no more than 2 hours (including a warm up, cool down a a good shower, at least at the beggining) which is another point for your parents- your training will not take up THAT much time.\nAnyway good luck... hope you keep to it... a healthy body means a healthy mind!
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Southwest TX State University in San Marcos TX has an excellant Special Education program. SWTSU is not Texas State University.
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Gym teacher\nPersonal trainer
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Here you go.\n\nKinloch Learning Center \n8112 Scott Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63140 \n(314) 522-8640
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As far as certification, I'm not sure. If you are wanting a degree, exercise science would be good.
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I teach school in Biloxi, Mississippi and we have physical education programs in our schools. It is called special area or gym class. It is required for elementary children and even some upper elementary children.
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The APTA has a list of the accredited schools:\nhttp://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?section=PT_Programs&template=/aptaapps/accreditedschools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PT\n\nIn 2004 U.S. News ranked the following top PT schools:\nUniversity of Southern California 4.3 /5\nWashington University in St. Louis 4.1 /5\nUniversity of Pittsburgh 4.0 /5
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Look into Atheletic Training and Phsyical therapy
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Along with your regular Education classes, you would probably need a background in Kinesiology. You will probably also need to show your dance training and what you exact background is.
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Yes, the ACE certification is generally recognized. However, having a variety of certifications from different organizations isn't a bad idea either. The ACSM and YMCA have several generalized personal training certifications, and special interest groups often have other certifications (the Yoga Alliance has yoga instructor certifications, for example). According to the website, "Once you successfully pass the ACE Personal Trainer certification exam you will have demonstrated your knowledge of basic exercise science, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise programming, and instructional and spotting techniques." If you decide to take the exam, be sure to study ACE recommendations for spotting, instructional techniques, and exercise programming, as these especially may vary from the stances and suggestions provided by other organizations.
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The best route in becoming a personal trainer is to go to college and get an education.  There should be no short cuts to this profession.\n\nUse you brain would you want to be trained by an individual who tried to circumvent the system?
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I guess it depends on what they're training for.  The Y in South County has personal trainers of all types.  I think the Y in West County and South City do as well.
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There already are such agencies around. They provide personal trainers who meet you at your gym, your home or your office but there is room for more such agencies so if you're thinking of setting one up, go for it. The key thing to work on is getting enough trainers and getting a large enough client base.
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You can do it but i do not thing without a personal trainer. So go out and hire one.