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Georgia Personal Trainer Schools - GA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 9th, 2010

Depending on the nature of the personal trainer’s intended position, educational requirements can include a bachelor’s degree in a career field directly linked to fitness, such as physical education, exercise science, kinesiology or sports medicine. National organization professional level members are required to have a college degree in a health-related field. On the other hand, anyone holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in an unrelated field and presently work in the health industry are also qualified for membership.

While Georgia personal trainers aren’t required to achieve any specific state or national licenses, the industry is continually working to enforce conscientious self-regulation. Still, the government is currently working toward creating minimum qualifications and training requirements through Georgia personal training courses. The proposed laws would enact regulations that would sanction government granted personal trainer’s licenses. These would be provided without additional examinations to qualified personal trainers who also hold a certification from the national commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA.)  This would ensure that all working personal trainers are qualified for the important services they offer.

Until the laws are enacted though, Georgia personal trainers can gain certifications from a number of national organizations after attending online training or campus-based Georgia personal training schools. Getting certified is important for personal trainers since it helps to increase their level of credibility and visibility in the industry, as well as reassuring their clients. Plus, certification can offer increased access to better paying jobs in the field. Employers may require a college degree, and most legitimate positions will require a certification from a national certification organization at the very least. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that personal trainers are in demand. The job outlook is positive for certified personal trainers working in high schools, as well as for those working in the health and fitness industries. Personal trainers are understandably less likely to find jobs training college athletics teams or jobs with professional sports organizations, but health and fitness clubs, gyms and recreation centers provide many job opportunities in the industry.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Personal Trainers in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Savannah, Georgia may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Atlanta Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, and DeKalb Medical at North Decatur.

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