want to be a pt but have a few ?s - Personal Trainer Community - Forum

[cam10]

hey yall i have some questions i want to become a cpt and im looking to go to a community college for sport and fitness managment program but my dream is to own my own pt facility and hire about 3 or 4 pt at one time but i was wondering if this is what is best for my to be doing the school says absolutly but i just dont know so can yall help me out thank you

[Dinah]

Hey there!

I think you need to take this one step at a time. If your ultimate goal is to own your own facility, that's great! However, if you need to get certified in personal training as well, you should do that first. Does the college have an exercise physiology or exercise science program? Perhaps you can research some of the certifications showcased on the Forum, so you can get an idea of what's out there and would be right for you.

You have to determine your priorities (in order to meet your goals) before you can do anything. And only you know what those things are.

Good luck!

[Pro-Fit]

You're jumping the gun. You need to first start at your typical box gym, and get your feet wet. This is where all trainers should start their career. You'll learn both good and bad, sales, building relationships etc..