Diploma

Personal Fitness Trainer

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About the program

Are you passionate about fitness and about helping others achieve their wellness goals? NAIT's Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) program is designed to turn your enthusiasm into a rewarding career that makes a real, lasting impact.

For over 25 years, NAIT’s PFT program has one of the most in-demand fitness programs in Alberta. Our instructors, who all hold advanced degrees in relevant fields, bring world-class expertise and experience to the classroom. Employers actively seek out NAIT graduates, recognizing their exceptional skills and training. Graduates enjoy a 96% employment rate.

Our program goes beyond basic certifications, providing a comprehensive curriculum that covers both the hands-on practice of physical training and safe exercise and the knowledge of exercise science, nutrition, lifestyle counselling, marketing, business management and much more. 

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