01 / LEARN
Understand the essentials
Anatomy, exercise science, assessments, program design, resistance training, conditioning, nutrition fundamentals, behavior change, safety, and professional practice.
Personal Training for Recreation & Health
Build the knowledge to coach with confidence.
PTRH Academy is a self-paced personal training certification course focused on practical coaching, safe exercise decisions, client communication, assessments, program design, and professional practice.
10 Modules60 LessonsModule Quizzes50-Question FinalSelf-Paced
About the Certification
Practical education for recreational personal training.
Students move through the program in sequence, complete required lessons, pass each module quiz, and finish with a comprehensive certification exam.
02 / APPLY
Turn concepts into coaching decisions
Client scenarios, coaching processes, common mistakes, practical applications, and knowledge checks make lessons useful in real training situations.
03 / CERTIFY
Demonstrate course mastery
Complete each module, score at least 80% on required quizzes, and pass the final exam to complete the PTRH program.
Curriculum
Ten focused modules. Sixty lessons.
1
Foundations of Personal TrainingProfessional role, scope, expectations, and trainer-client relationships.
2
Human Anatomy and PhysiologyBody systems, movement, energy production, and exercise response.
3
Exercise ScienceAdaptation, overload, specificity, recovery, technique, and training variables.
4
Client AssessmentsHealth history, readiness, baseline testing, and assessment decisions.
5
Program DesignGoals, FITT principles, exercise selection, progression, and weekly structure.
6
Resistance TrainingEquipment, technique, loading, supervision, and progression.
7
Cardio and ConditioningAerobic fitness, intensity, intervals, mobility, and recovery.
8
Nutrition FundamentalsCalories, macronutrients, hydration, food choices, and scope.
9
Behavior Change and CoachingMotivation, goal setting, communication, habits, and adherence.
10
Safety and Professional PracticeEmergency readiness, ethics, documentation, liability, and continuing competence.
How It Works
A clear path from enrollment to certification.
STEP 1Create your student account
STEP 2Complete the $39 enrollment
STEP 3Finish all 10 learning modules
STEP 4Pass each required module quiz
STEP 5Pass the final exam and earn your certificate
Program Experience
Built to keep students moving forward.
60Expanded lessons
10Module quizzes
50Final exam questions
80%Passing requirement
FAQ
Before you enroll.
How much does PTRH Academy cost?
The PTRH Certification Course is currently a $39 one-time enrollment.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. Students can work through the online curriculum at their own pace while PTRH Academy tracks progress.
How does module progression work?
Students complete all lessons in a module and pass the module quiz with at least 80%. The next module then unlocks.
What is required to reach the final exam?
All 10 modules must be completed before the final certification exam unlocks.
What score is required to pass the final exam?
A score of 80% or higher is required.
Does the course cover medical diagnosis or treatment?
No. PTRH content emphasizes professional scope and appropriate referral when needs fall outside general fitness training.
Ready to begin?
Start your PTRH Academy enrollment.
One-time $39 course enrollment. Create your student account to continue.