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Certified Personal Trainer Program

 IASST Academy. Middle East's #1 Fitness Academy
EREPS Accredited Program.

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About Certified Personal Trainer Program

The Certified Personal Trainer Program aims to qualify professionals with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to provide high-quality personal training services in accordance with the latest international standards.


This program is offered under the supervision of the Leadership Development Institute at the Ministry of Sports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in collaboration with the International Academy for Sports Science and Technology (IASST), the leading academy in the Middle East in the field of sports education and professional training.


This course is a strong starting point for those wishing to enter the world of personal training or develop their careers in the fitness and health sector. It combines specialized academic aspects (in the fields of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, fitness assessment, and program design) with practical application through in-person lectures and intensive practical training.


The program is designed to meet the needs of the Saudi and Arab markets and provides students with an accredited certificate, a training book in Arabic, an electronic library, and 480 hours of accredited training on-campus.

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Specific Prerequisites for Enrollment in the Program 


All exercise professionals will need basic and specific knowledge related to the context in which they work. There are specific prerequisites before beginning the qualification.

1. Be over 18 years of age.

2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Core Features

Explore Course Content.

  1. Personal Training and Professional Practice

  2. Health & Fitness Concepts

  3. Anatomy & Kinesiology

  4. Exercise Physiology

  5. Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Fitness

  6. Nutrition

  7. Training Adaptations

  8. Resistance Training

  9. Cardiorespiratory Training

  10. Flexibility Training

  11. Health and Fitness Assessment

  12. Design Training Programs

  13. Programming for Special Populations

  14. Safety and Risk Awareness

  15. Information Technology in Personal Training

  16. Business Skills for Personal Trainers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, the trainee will be able to:

  1. Understand the scientific principles of fitness, including anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology.

  2. Design effective training programs based on client goals and levels, taking into account special populations.

  3. Conduct health and fitness assessments and interpret the results to identify strengths and weaknesses.

  4. Apply a variety of training methods, including resistance training, cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility.

  5. Develop basic nutrition plans that support fitness and health goals.

  6. Use modern technology to track performance and design training programs.

  7. Manage the training environment in accordance with safety and risk awareness standards.

  8. Apply communication and motivational skills to understand clients' needs and enhance their commitment to programs.

  9. Possess business and marketing skills to build a successful career as an independent personal trainer or within an organization.

Certified Fitness Trainer

Program Features

Official accreditation from the Leadership Development Institute - Ministry of Sports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
International Academy for Sports Science and Technology (IASST): The number one academy in the Middle East.
Over 10 years of experience in training and preparing sports personnel.
Internationally certified lecturers with practical and academic experience.
A comprehensive personal trainer book in Arabic.
A library of online educational videos available to students 24/7.
On-campus lectures totaling 480 accredited training hours (theoretical and practical).

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