National Personal Training Institute, CO, Natural Healers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008 – 2009 Edition"

Bureau of Labor Statistics

This report addresses fitness workers who are defined as Personal Trainers, and Group Exercise Instructors,

In the report section, "Job Outlook" …

Jobs for fitness workers are expected to increase much faster that the average for all occupations. Fitness workers should have good opportunities due to rapid job growth in health clubs, fitness facilities, and other settings where fitness workers are concentrated.

Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 27% over the 2006 – 2016 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. These workers are expected to gain jobs because an increasing number of people are spending time and money on fitness, and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees.

In the report section, "Job Prospects" …

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.

500 Hour Personal Training Program

A unique 500 hour program teaching both the theoretical and practical application of program design, exercise science, kinesiology, diet, nutrition, working with special populations, weight management, and more. We use the latest NSCA, ACE, and other leading certifications' textbooks. We even host the "Certified Personal Trainer" test … and we'll pay for 50% of your exam fee if you pass. You will both LEARN and PRACTICE the art and science of being an effective personal fitness trainer.

Why NPTI Colorado?

The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado offers a unique vocational school experience all from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located in the Denver West Office Park. NPTI Colorado boasts many major ski, snowboard, hiking, rafting, mountain biking and mountain climbing areas within less than two hours drive.

We enjoy a hearty endorsement from The Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness; our graduates are welcomed by any of the 25+ 24-Hour Fitness locations along the front range as well as The Point Athletic Club, Bally's, Anytime Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Mountainside Fitness, Villa Sport, and more.

What do Fitness Professionals Say About NPTI Colorado?

"As an accredited institution of higher learning, The University of Denver sets the standard for advanced education. It is our opinion that the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado's course content, classroom quality, instructor qualifications, and testing frequency [exceeds] the needs [for an individual] to perform as a personal trainer"

- Michael Murray, former Program Manager, University of Denver

" There are many programs available for individuals seeking to become a professional personal trainer. So, how do you select the right program for you? Look no further than the National Personal Training Institute in Colorado. NPTI Colorado gives the student the necessary foundation to become a safe, effective, knowledgeable and successful personal trainer. NPTI Colorado offers students a sound curriculum, encouraging environment and 'hands-on' training. There is no other program available that offers this type of experience and education."

– Carla Sanchez, former Denver Bronco Cheerleader, founder "Performance Ready" team, certified personal trainer

"Getting your personal trainer certification from the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado is no walk in the park… nor should it be. It takes commitment and dedication to be great… once you have completed the 500 hours of training under the guidance and tutelage of the NPTI Colorado instructors you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are ready to take on the challenges required to become a great trainer. Philippe Ray leads a program that is bar none one of the best in the country. I simply can't think of a better head start then the education and training from the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado… I wish it was around 25 years ago."

- Tom Terwilliger is the host and co-producer of FOX Sports Net Muscle Sport USA TV show, winner of the NPC National Bodybuilding Championship and Founder and CEO of Coaching Leadership Excellence in Denver, Colorado.

NPTI Colorado … a Highly Recognized, Certified, and Reputable Personal Training School

Both our Lakewood and Colorado Springs locations are:

APPROVED for Veteran's Administration Education benefits by the Colorado State Approving Agency (CSAA)

CERTIFIED by the Colorado Department of Higher Education FUNDED by Colorado Workforce and the Colorado Department of Human Services

RECOGNIZED by both the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as business partners teaching the curriculum required to pass the NSCA and ACE "Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and "Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification (LWMC)"

In Lakewood, we are even approved by the U.S. Department of Justice to accept students from foreign countries!

Our Personal Training Career Mission

NPTI Colorado is committed to producing graduates who are hired because they are exemplary entry level personal trainers. Our mission is focused on positioning our graduates as "the best choice" for potential employers such as health clubs, personal training studios, assisted living centers, cruise ships, corporate fitness centers, or any other entity requiring a personal fitness trainer.

We are pleased to see a unique school like The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado providing 500 hours of the intense level of education so that their personal trainers are effective, safe, and results oriented. Send us your graduates! We want to interview them NOW for the many personal training and fitness management career opportunities at 24-Hour Fitness"

- Bill Cecrle, 24-Hour Fitness District Manager

Our Affiliation with Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certifying Agencies

With over 150+ years of combined experience and education, our degreed and experienced instructors and staff teach from a structured curriculum that is embraced by the CO Governor's Council for Physical Fitness, employs textbooks from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and leverages knowledge from well-known industry experts who understand the business of personal training like Phil Kaplan, Bedros Keulian, Jim Labadie, and Steve Cotter.

Personal Training Careers

NPTI Colorado assists its graduates in finding gainful employment by regularly posting job opportunities from the many employers who are eagerly seeking NPTI - Colorado's graduates. You will graduate from NPTI Colorado with a portfolio that will serve as your resume … your four inch thick resume … filled with Muscle Practicals, Case Studies, a business project, a diet & nutrition project … all the content needed to demonstrate to your potential client or employer that you know what it takes to sustain a successful career as a personal fitness trainer!

Personal Fitness Training Practical Program

Our 500 hour comprehensive course contains 300 hours of classroom teaching, plus 200 hours of supervised, hands-on fitness center instruction and actual individual, program design. You'll learn the latest techniques, tools, and program designs using kettlebells, free weights, fit balls, plyometrics, cardiovascular and selectorized equipment such that your clients KNOW the programs you offer are safe, progressive, results oriented, and exciting. You'll train in a fitness center and at Red Rocks Park in an outdoor environment the next day!

100 Hours Theory, Business, Sales & Marketing using expertise from PTontheNet.com, Bedros Keulian, and more recognized industry experts:

Legal and ethical guidelines
Business management (e.g. Sales & Marketing)
Client evaluations and fitness assessment
Policies and Procedures
Starting your own business
Facility, product, and individual trainer insurance

100 Hours Diet & Nutrition using the ACE "Lifestyle and Weight Management" texts:

Foods, fads, & Myths
Habits & beliefs
Carbohydrates, fats, & proteins
Vitamins & minerals
Energy systems
The legal issue of recommending diets and nutrition

100 Hours Anatomy & Physiology using NSCA, ACE, and Healthy Learning current texts and the latest certification examination review materials:

Anatomy and biomechanics
Physiology
Cells, Tissues, and Muscles
Anatomical positions of the body
Kinesiology and all body systems:
- Skeletal, Muscular, Pulmonary, Nervous, and Cardiovascular systems

200 Hours Program Design, Practical Experience taught by certified, degreed fitness professionals

Introduction to fitness centers, program design, fitness classes, commercial vs. "home gym" equipment, etc.
Learn proper spotting, lifting, and recovery techniques
Learn the proper use of free weights, fit balls, selectorized equipment, fitness center standards and guidelines
One-on-one time with your classmates who may vary in age from 18 to 70 and may be a bodybuilder or a person who has never worked out before … much like your client base may be when you become a personal trainer!

Approved for Student Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP) / SEVIS / SEVP School Code DEN214F00807000 (Lakewood / Denver only)

If you are an international student, please call us with your questions regarding TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), lodging / housing, transportation, or any other service you may require while attending our school in Colorado.

Starting Fall 2008!

While enrolled with NPTI Colorado, you will be taught material required to pass the ACE "Lifestyles and Weight Management Consultant (LWMC)" certification!

Your clients want to lose weight. They come to you for help. The ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant certification demonstrates to your clients that you have the knowledge to develop sound, balanced weight-management programs that bring together the three critical components of long-term weight management success: nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change.

As an ACE-certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, you will be able to identify those barriers and design plans to overcome them. You will learn to assess your clients' body composition and unique training needs. By recognizing what motivates them, you can identify how to effectively communicate your advice and determine the best way to help them safely achieve their goals.

Contact Us Today!

NPTI Colorado 2008 – 2009 Schedule

**** For any enrollment, pay 45 days in advance and save $525.00 … early bird discount! ****

Day / Evening classes enrolling now, class period is …

11/3/2008 – 5/4/2009
2/2/2009 – 7/27/2009
5/4/2009 – 10/26/2009
8/03/2009 – 2/1/2010

Weekend classes (Lakewood only) enrolling now, class period is …

1/10/2009 – 10/17/2009
05/23/2009 – 03/14/2010
10/10/2009 – 08/01/2010

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.


	National Personal Training Institute, CO 1658 Cole Blvd. Suite 50, Building 6 (Garden Level) Lakewood/Colorado Springs
	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008 – 2009 Edition" Bureau of Labor Statistics This report addresses fitness workers who are defined as Personal Trainers, and Group Exercise Instructors, In the report section, "Job Outlook" … Jobs for fitness workers are expected to increase much faster that the average for all occupations. Fitness workers should have good opportunities due to rapid job growth in health clubs, fitness facilities, and other settings where fitness workers are concentrated. Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 27% over the 2006 – 2016 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. These workers are expected to gain jobs because an increasing number of people are spending time and money on fitness, and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees. In the report section, "Job Prospects" … 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. 500 Hour Personal Training Program A unique 500 hour program teaching both the theoretical and practical application of program design, exercise science, kinesiology, diet, nutrition, working with special populations, weight management, and more. We use the latest NSCA, ACE, and other leading certifications' textbooks. We even host the "Certified Personal Trainer" test … and we'll pay for 50% of your exam fee if you pass. You will both LEARN and PRACTICE the art and science of being an effective personal fitness trainer. Why NPTI Colorado? The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado offers a unique vocational school experience all from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located in the Denver West Office Park. NPTI Colorado boasts many major ski, snowboard, hiking, rafting, mountain biking and mountain climbing areas within less than two hours drive. We enjoy a hearty endorsement from The Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness; our graduates are welcomed by any of the 25+ 24-Hour Fitness locations along the front range as well as The Point Athletic Club, Bally's, Anytime Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Mountainside Fitness, Villa Sport, and more. What do Fitness Professionals Say About NPTI Colorado? "As an accredited institution of higher learning, The University of Denver sets the standard for advanced education. It is our opinion that the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado's course content, classroom quality, instructor qualifications, and testing frequency [exceeds] the needs [for an individual] to perform as a personal trainer" - Michael Murray, former Program Manager, University of Denver " There are many programs available for individuals seeking to become a professional personal trainer. So, how do you select the right program for you? Look no further than the National Personal Training Institute in Colorado. NPTI Colorado gives the student the necessary foundation to become a safe, effective, knowledgeable and successful personal trainer. NPTI Colorado offers students a sound curriculum, encouraging environment and 'hands-on' training. There is no other program available that offers this type of experience and education." – Carla Sanchez, former Denver Bronco Cheerleader, founder "Performance Ready" team, certified personal trainer "Getting your personal trainer certification from the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado is no walk in the park… nor should it be. It takes commitment and dedication to be great… once you have completed the 500 hours of training under the guidance and tutelage of the NPTI Colorado instructors you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are ready to take on the challenges required to become a great trainer. Philippe Ray leads a program that is bar none one of the best in the country. I simply can't think of a better head start then the education and training from the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado… I wish it was around 25 years ago." - Tom Terwilliger is the host and co-producer of FOX Sports Net Muscle Sport USA TV show, winner of the NPC National Bodybuilding Championship and Founder and CEO of Coaching Leadership Excellence in Denver, Colorado. NPTI Colorado … a Highly Recognized, Certified, and Reputable Personal Training School Both our Lakewood and Colorado Springs locations are: APPROVED for Veteran's Administration Education benefits by the Colorado State Approving Agency (CSAA) CERTIFIED by the Colorado Department of Higher Education FUNDED by Colorado Workforce and the Colorado Department of Human Services RECOGNIZED by both the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as business partners teaching the curriculum required to pass the NSCA and ACE "Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and "Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification (LWMC)" In Lakewood, we are even approved by the U.S. Department of Justice to accept students from foreign countries! Our Personal Training Career Mission NPTI Colorado is committed to producing graduates who are hired because they are exemplary entry level personal trainers. Our mission is focused on positioning our graduates as *"the best choice"* for potential employers such as health clubs, personal training studios, assisted living centers, cruise ships, corporate fitness centers, or any other entity requiring a personal fitness trainer. We are pleased to see a unique school like The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado providing 500 hours of the intense level of education so that their personal trainers are effective, safe, and results oriented. Send us your graduates! We want to interview them NOW for the many personal training and fitness management career opportunities at 24-Hour Fitness" - Bill Cecrle, 24-Hour Fitness District Manager Our Affiliation with Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certifying Agencies With over 150+ years of combined experience and education, our degreed and experienced instructors and staff teach from a structured curriculum that is embraced by the CO Governor's Council for Physical Fitness, employs textbooks from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and leverages knowledge from well-known industry experts who understand the business of personal training like Phil Kaplan, Bedros Keulian, Jim Labadie, and Steve Cotter. Personal Training Careers NPTI Colorado assists its graduates in finding gainful employment by regularly posting job opportunities from the many employers who are eagerly seeking NPTI - Colorado's graduates. You will graduate from NPTI Colorado with a portfolio that will serve as your resume … your four inch thick resume … filled with Muscle Practicals, Case Studies, a business project, a diet & nutrition project … *all the content needed to demonstrate to your potential client or employer that you know what it takes to sustain a successful career as a personal fitness trainer!* Personal Fitness Training Practical Program Our 500 hour comprehensive course contains 300 hours of classroom teaching, plus 200 hours of supervised, hands-on fitness center instruction and actual individual, program design. You'll learn the latest techniques, tools, and program designs using kettlebells, free weights, fit balls, plyometrics, cardiovascular and selectorized equipment such that your clients KNOW the programs you offer are safe, progressive, results oriented, and exciting. You'll train in a fitness center and at Red Rocks Park in an outdoor environment the next day! 100 Hours Theory, Business, Sales & Marketing using expertise from PTontheNet.com, Bedros Keulian, and more recognized industry experts: Legal and ethical guidelines Business management (e.g. Sales & Marketing) Client evaluations and fitness assessment Policies and Procedures Starting your own business Facility, product, and individual trainer insurance 100 Hours Diet & Nutrition using the ACE "Lifestyle and Weight Management" texts: Foods, fads, & Myths Habits & beliefs Carbohydrates, fats, & proteins Vitamins & minerals Energy systems The legal issue of recommending diets and nutrition 100 Hours Anatomy & Physiology using NSCA, ACE, and Healthy Learning current texts and the latest certification examination review materials: Anatomy and biomechanics Physiology Cells, Tissues, and Muscles Anatomical positions of the body Kinesiology and all body systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Pulmonary, Nervous, and Cardiovascular systems 200 Hours Program Design, Practical Experience taught by certified, degreed fitness professionals Introduction to fitness centers, program design, fitness classes, commercial vs. "home gym" equipment, etc. Learn proper spotting, lifting, and recovery techniques Learn the proper use of free weights, fit balls, selectorized equipment, fitness center standards and guidelines One-on-one time with your classmates who may vary in age from 18 to 70 and may be a bodybuilder or a person who has never worked out before … much like your client base may be when you become a personal trainer! Approved for Student Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP) / SEVIS / SEVP School Code DEN214F00807000 (Lakewood / Denver only) If you are an international student, please call us with your questions regarding TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), lodging / housing, transportation, or any other service you may require while attending our school in Colorado. Starting Fall 2008! While enrolled with NPTI Colorado, you will be taught material required to pass the ACE "Lifestyles and Weight Management Consultant (LWMC)" certification! Your clients want to lose weight. They come to you for help. The ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant certification demonstrates to your clients that you have the knowledge to develop sound, balanced weight-management programs that bring together the three critical components of long-term weight management success: nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change. As an ACE-certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, you will be able to identify those barriers and design plans to overcome them. You will learn to assess your clients' body composition and unique training needs. By recognizing what motivates them, you can identify how to effectively communicate your advice and determine the best way to help them safely achieve their goals. Contact Us Today! NPTI Colorado 2008 – 2009 Schedule ** For any enrollment, pay 45 days in advance and save $525.00 … early bird discount! ** Day / Evening classes enrolling now, class period is … 11/3/2008 – 5/4/2009 2/2/2009 – 7/27/2009 5/4/2009 – 10/26/2009 8/03/2009 – 2/1/2010 Weekend classes (Lakewood only) enrolling now, class period is … 1/10/2009 – 10/17/2009 05/23/2009 – 03/14/2010 10/10/2009 – 08/01/2010 If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.
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