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sLiPkNoT Fan · 06-13-2006, 06:01 AM

How do you feel about Personal trainers who only have a home study course in personal training rather then a degree in kinesiology or physical activity studies? I have been going to rehab on my knee and have been shown exercises by an Exercise Therapist(degree in kinesiology)and then was left to work-out and be observed from afar by them. My experience with a personal trainer is one on one training for an hour at a time. Both services were about the same price, but of course the personal trainer is better for motivation. Do you feel a 4 year degree is needed to show someone exercises or can someone take a personal trainer course and know just as much?

**sdb** · 06-13-2006, 01:50 PM

I'm searching for the thread about the pm, but found this on the way. I think your clients aren't going to question you about your education. The first thing they will see is YOUR body and automatically judge you by that. You can take smaller home study courses in kinesiology, but you aren't going to get the full coverage that you would at a university with that as your major. I have my cpt, but I know in a few years i will run out of material for my home study courses to complete my continued education credits. I am sure in a few years I will go to the local university and major in that myself.

But to make a quick answer to your question, the home study courses don't have the "hands on" experience. that's what I hated about mine. But the material is very thorough.

sman22 · 06-13-2006, 04:27 PM

agreed... clients are going to judge you on your physique.

Vegeto · 06-13-2006, 08:25 PM

I also agree that your physique is your advertisement and your proof. I think it's best to look pretty big and lean without looking like your on juice. Look real clean and healthy, without looking like a nut. Non threateningly swole.

If you are going to work at a gym, then the gym may be looking for qualifications (specific) but once again, your own physique, confidence in your knowledge, social/people skills, and zest for what you do will most likely help. If you have been lifting and training yourself for 10 years and look the part, you will do much better than someone who has been lifting for 1 year and has some newbie gains and a certificate. I think.