• A current first aid training certificate (no older than 2 years) with at least 8 double lessons (or refresher with at least 4 double lessons), granted by a recognized body
• Proof of a valid professional third party insurance
• Proof of specialist training recognised by the National Association of Personal Trainers and TÜV Rheinland (eg. Physiotherapist or similar)
• A training as Personal Trainer recognised by the Association of Personal Trainers and TÜV Rheinland with successfully completed exam or alternatively a successfully passed practical exam (Length 60 minutes)
• Proof of current experience as Personal Fitness Trainer of at least 80 hours within the last 12 months.

Written Examination (multiple choice)

By fulfilling the admission requirements and passing the examination, participants prove their competence in the following areas:

• Anatomy and muscle science. Compehensive knowledge of the necessary muscles for a highly qualitative training programme
• Marketing, Tax, Law and Insurance
  Fundamental knowledge of online marketing, questions of liability and fundamentals of tax that enable self-employment
• Disease science
  comprehensive knowledge in pathological events such as different forms of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. Limitations of Personal Fitness Training and the ability to fetch professional support in time
• Effectiveness and reliability in training and organisation.
  Punctuality, reliability and structured approach towards customers
• Dietary science
  Comprehensive knowledge of different diet forms, fundamentals of diet, composition of food, significance of nutrients

Successful candidates are in a position to operate as Personal Fitness Trainers taking into account all relevant aspects.

The following must be provided for recertification:

• Successful participation in a refresher course for the first aid certificate (a minimum of 4 teaching units) with a recognised institution
• Proof of at least 2 days of further training (recognised by the PersCert TÜV certification body)
• Proof of experience as a Personal Trainer of at least 200 hours within the last 3 years.

Alternative proof can be recognised by PersCert TÜV.