The American Academy of Personal Training is a private vocational school licensed by the NYS Education Department with the purpose of preparing students for a career as a professional personal trainer. The AAPT program is a 260 Hour (3 or 6 Month) course that involves 130 hours of academic study in a classroom setting integrated with 130 hours of practical (hands on) training in our state of the art gym facility.  The program prepares individuals to work as personal trainers in various aspects of the health and fitness industry such as health clubs, personal training studios, corporate wellness centers, physical therapy and rehab practices, hospitals, the outdoors and clients' homes.

The AAPT program thoroughly prepares students with the knowledge base and skills that are essential to prescribe exercise and direct fitness programs for active and sedentary individuals.  The high academic standards of the AAPT program also provides our students with the qualifications to train anyone, including senior citizens and those with multiple medical conditions including but not limited to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.

AAPT certified trainers will have a deep understanding of biomechanics, training adaptations, nutrition, anatomy, exercise physiology, and exercise prescription, that far exceed the current standards in the industry. Along with classroom lectures and practical instruction our students will attend special workshops lead by guest experts in the field.  As a result AAPT graduates will represent a new breed of fitness trainer that will have a profound impact on the health and fitness community.

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 * There is simply no greater academic distinction for personal trainers than having earned a certification approved by the NYS Education Department.