Certified Personal Training

Launch your career in fitness with Farmingdale State College’s ACE Certified Personal Training program, delivered in official partnership with the American Council on Exercise (ACE).  

This comprehensive program prepares participants for the nationally recognized ACE Certified Personal Trainer credential and equips them with the knowledge, practical coaching skills, and professional confidence to work in commercial gyms, private studios, corporate wellness settings, or as independent trainers. 

This program is designed for aspiring fitness professionals, career changes, and current health enthusiasts. Overall, this program blends evidence-based instruction with hands-on skills development.  

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WHY CHOOSE FSC?

• Official ACE Education Partner
• Workforce-focused curriculum
• Exam preparation support
• Career readiness guidance
• CPR/AED Certification included  

Unlike standalone online prep courses, FSC provides live instruction, coaching feedback, and structured accountability to maximize exam readiness.  

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identify anatomical structures and basic contraindications of exercise  
• Describe the role and responsibilities of a personal trainer
• Explain basic principles of exercise physiology
• Explain the relationship between nutrition and physical wellness and performance  
• Evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program  
• Demonstrate proper use of fitness assessment equipment  
• Determine appropriate fitness assessment practices for a varied population  
• Demonstrate proper exercise technique and form
• Design safe and effective exercise program based on client needs and goals  

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GUARANTEED DELIVERABLES

Participants who successfully complete the program, are CPR/AED certified and receive a 70% or greater on the ACE non-proctored, open-book exam will receive an ACE certificate. Participants can then choose to sit for the Certified Personal Trainer exam administered by the American Council on Exercise on their own. A discounted price can be provided for students who plan on sitting for this exam.  

Students also will receive a Farmingdale State College certificate for completion.  

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Maggie Fleming is a fitness professional and educator with a passion for preparing the next generation of personal trainers for success in the health and wellness industry. As an instructor in FSC’s ACE-Certified Personal Training Program, she combines evidence-based instruction with practical coaching experience to ensure students complete the program with confidence, competence, and exam-readiness. 

Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Stony Brook University, previously being a Division I student-athlete and NASM certified personal trainer, and now a current youth soccer coach, Maggie brings technical expertise and real-world insight into program design and client-centered coaching.  

She is committed to creating an engaging, supportive learning environment where aspiring trainers develop not only the knowledge required to pass the certification exam if they so choose so, but also the leadership skills necessary to build sustainable careers in fitness. 

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