- 1). Be at least 18 years old. Most youth fitness training certification courses will not accept students under 18, or who are still enrolled in high school.
- 2). Enroll in a CPR and first aid certification course at your local hospital or college. You will not be able to find employment as a youth fitness trainer without these certifications. Complete the courses, most of which are just one day.
- 3). Enroll in a personal trainer certification course or a group fitness certification course. These courses teach the basics of personal training, including how to develop a training program. Some community colleges offer PTC certification courses, or you can take the course online.
- 4). Enroll in a Youth Fitness Certification course either at your community college or online. The length of the course will depend on the specific one you pick, but they all consist of lectures, reading, quizzes and a certification exam. During the YFC course, you will receive training in the specific fitness needs of children, and how to best develop an exercise program for them.
- 5). Study for the YFC exam and receive your certification upon passing. You can now apply for jobs as a certified youth fitness trainer.
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