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Why LHAA?
LHAA is the most established health and wellness career training school in Kentucky. Taught by an experienced faculty, an education at LHAA tells employers you have hands on advanced training both in the classroom and with clients.
Why Personal Training?
Personal Fitness Training is one of the fastest growing fields for employment in the nation. Opportunities for fitness workers are expected to increase 29 percent over the 2008-2018 decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The aging population and the growing awareness of a healthy lifestyle will fuel the boom in Personal Training.
A Career or a Job?
Our 840 hour program goes way beyond the minimum requirements to be a personal trainer and prepares you to take one of the most highly respected and sought after certifications in the industry, the NASM CPT certificate. The LHAA program will prepare students to be at the top of their field, with an in-depth education in the sciences, business practices, fitness assessment, exercise program design and advanced techniques, professionalism, communication skills, marketing, and life style coaching.
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The 120 hour internship/externship provides extensive hands on training. Communication and business skills are just as important as the knowledge of the sciences and exercise techniques. Personal Trainers come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You don't have to be a "gym rat" to become a Personal Trainer. Graduates of the LHAA program will enter the work force ready to be productive Personal Trainers, thus potentially beginning their career at a higher income than those less qualified.
Want Real World Hands On Training?
During the supervised internships and externships students explore different employment settings, network in the fitness community, do hands on training and begin to build their clientele. Not only do students experience real world training, they also develop their skills in client communication and business development.
Want Help with Career Placement and Networking?
LHAA has networked statewide with businesses and employers in the fitness industry. These connections are utilized in assisting students with career placements. Employers are looking for educated and trained certified Fitness Trainers versus just certified Trainers. Once you graduate from LHAA, you have access to our assistance with career placement throughout your career. An education from LHAA opens doors in the work force.
The spring class start date is April 11, 2012 and the fall class start date is October 17, 2012 . It takes about 42 weeks to complete the program. Classes meet Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM.
View a Summary Report of the Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors Profession
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The objectives of the program are:
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Develop a knowledge and practicum in professional skills including communication, marketing, sales, leadership, business, and lifestyle coaching.
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Obtain a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and exercise and nutrition.
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Understand and know how to assess fitness needs, design an appropriate exercise and wellness plan, and modify techniques for medical and physical contraindications.
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Exhibit and practice professional ethics and boundary setting as it applies to the fitness industry.
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Promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle through motivation and example.
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To Book a Personal Training Session:
Email Laura Coombs: laura@lexingtonhealingarts.com
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