Learn to inspire the Pack with one of our certification and training programs. Participants will gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment led by our team of fitness and wellness experts.

certifications available

Group Fitness Instructor

Our in-house Fitness Instructor Training Program consists of online self-study modules coupled with format-specific workshops to prepare you for obtaining the certification of your choice.

Students | $150
Members | $250

Already certified? Contact wellrec-fitness@ncsu.edu

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Personal Trainer

Earn your NASM^™ Personal Trainer certification to gain the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively instruct clients as they work to reach fitness goals through one-on-one training.

Students | $549
Members | $649

Already certified? Contact wellrec-fitness@ncsu.edu

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Health Coach

Through the ACE^® Health Coach certification course, participants will obtain the knowledge and skills to assist people in adopting a long-term state of improved well-being.

Students | $500
Members | $575

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FitWell Award

Wellness and Recreation is committed to creating high-impact opportunities for all students. The FitWell Award is application-based with a holistic review of each student’s experience and interest in the course(s). This award only applies to courses offered by Wellness and Recreation during any given semester and may include the following courses: Fitness Instructor Training Program, ACE Health Coach and NASM Personal Trainer. Please see course-specific information above.

Award applications are available for submission each academic year and are meant to further the mission and philosophy of Wellness and Recreation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available.

You will be contacted directly via email if you are selected. 

Partners

Wellness and Recreation is able to offer these nationally-recognized fitness and health workshops and certification courses through our partnerships with the American Council on Exercise^®, the National Academy of Sports Medicine^™ and LesMills International^™.

Contact

For questions regarding the Fitness Instructor Training Program, please contact: wellrec-fitness@ncsu.edu

For questions regarding the NASM Personal Trainer course, please contact: wellrec-personaltraining@ncsu.edu

For questions regarding the ACE Health Coach course, please contact: wellrec-wellnessoutreach@ncsu.edu